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Major Cholesterol Medication Recalled: What Patients Need to Know
**Washington D.C. ** – The U.S.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the recall of over 140,000 bottles of Atorvastatin Calcium, a widely prescribed generic cholesterol medication. The recall stems from the medication’s failure to meet dissolution specifications, raising concerns about its effectiveness and potential health risks.
Atorvastatin Calcium is a statin, a class of drugs used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. It is the generic equivalent of Lipitor.
Why the Recall?
According to the FDA, the affected pills do not dissolve properly. This “failed dissolution” means the medication may not be absorbed correctly into the body, potentially rendering it ineffective or, in some cases, leading to “temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences,” as categorized by the FDA’s risk classification.
Manufacturer and Affected Products
The recalled medication was manufactured by Alkem Laboratories of India and distributed in 90-count, 500-count, and 1,000-count bottles.
Patients should check their prescription bottles for the following details:
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets USP, 10 mg
- 90-count bottle (NDC 67877-511-90)
Lot#: 25141249, Exp.
Feb. 2027
* Lot#: 24144938, Exp. Nov.
2026
* Lot#: 24144868, Exp.
Nov. 2026
* Lot#: 24144867, Exp. Nov.
2026
* Lot#: 24144458, Exp.
Sep. 2026
* Lot#: 24143994, Exp. Sep.
2026
* Lot#: 24142987, Exp.
July 2026
* Lot#: 24143316, Exp.
July 2026
- 500-count bottle (NDC 67877-511-05)
* Lot#: 25141249, Exp. Feb.
2027
* Lot#: 24144938, Exp.
Nov. 2026
* Lot#: 24144868, Exp. Nov.
2026
* Lot#: 24144867, Exp.
Nov. 2026
* Lot#: 24144458, Exp. Sep.
2026
* Lot#: 24143994, Exp.
Sep. 2026
* Lot#: 24142987, Exp. July 2026
* Lot#: 24143316, Exp. July 2026
- 1000-count bottle (NDC 67877-511-10)
Lot#: 25141249, Exp.
Feb. 2027
* Lot#: 24144938, Exp. Nov.
2026
* Lot#: 24144868, Exp.
Nov. 2026
* Lot#: 24144867, Exp. Nov.
2026
* Lot#: 24144458, Exp.
Sep. 2026
* Lot#: 24143994, Exp. Sep.
2026
* Lot#: 24142987, Exp.
July 2026
* Lot#: 24143316, Exp.
July 2026
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets USP, 40 mg, Rx Only
- 90-count bottle (NDC 67877-513-90)
Lot#: 25140933, Exp.
Feb. 2027
* Lot#: 25140477, Exp. Dec.
2026
* Lot#: 24144254, Exp.
Oct. 2026
* Lot#: 24144163, Exp. Sep.
2026
* Lot#: 24143995, Exp.
Sep. 2026
- 500-count bottle (NDC 67877-513-05)
Lot#: 25140933, Exp.
Feb. 2027
* Lot#: 25140477, Exp. Dec.
2026
* Lot#: 24144254, Exp.
Oct. 2026
* Lot#: 24144163, Exp. Sep.
2026
* Lot#: 24143995, Exp.
Sep. 2026
- 1000-count bottle (NDC 67877-513-10)
Lot#: 25140933, Exp.
Feb. 2027
* Lot#: 25140477, Exp. Dec.
2026
* Lot#: 24144254, Exp.
Oct. 2026
* Lot#: 24144163, Exp. Sep.
2026
* Lot#: 24143995, Exp.
Sep. 2026
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets USP, 20 mg, Rx Only
- 90-count bottle (TK – Not Provided)
Lot #: 25140150, Exp.
Dec. 2026
* Lot #: 25140173, Exp. Dec.
2026
* Lot #: 25140172, Exp.
Dec. 2026
* Lot #: 24144720, Exp. Nov.
2026
* Lot #: 24144798, Exp.
Nov. 2026
* Lot #: 24144692, Exp. Oct.
2026
* Lot #: 24143755, Exp.
Aug. 2026
* Lot #: 24143913, Exp. Aug.
2026
* Lot #: 24143754, Exp.
Aug. 2026
* Lot #: 24143047, Exp. June 2026
* Lot #: 24142936, Exp. July 2026
- 500-count bottle (NDC 67877-512-05)
Lot #: 25140150, Exp.
Dec. 2026
* Lot #: 25140173, Exp. Dec.
2026
* Lot #: 25140172, Exp.
Dec. 2026
* Lot #: 24144720, Exp. Nov.
2026
* Lot #: 24144798, Exp.
Nov. 2026
* Lot #: 24144692, Exp. Oct.
2026
* Lot #: 24143755, Exp.
Aug. 2026
* Lot #: 24143913, Exp. Aug.
2026
* Lot #: 24143754, Exp.
Aug. 2026
* Lot #: 24143047, Exp. June 2026
* Lot #: 24142936, Exp. July 2026
- 1000-count bottle (NDC 67877-512-10)
Lot #: 25140150, Exp.
Dec. 2026
* Lot #: 25140173, Exp. Dec.
2026
* Lot #: 25140172, Exp.
Dec. 2026
* Lot #: 24144720, Exp. Nov.
2026
* Lot #: 24144798, Exp.
Nov. 2026
* Lot #: 24144692, Exp. Oct.
2026
* Lot #: 24143755, Exp.
Aug. 2026
* Lot #: 24143913, Exp. Aug.
2026
* Lot #: 24143754, Exp.
Aug. 2026
* Lot #: 24143047, Exp. June 2026
* Lot #: 24142936, Exp. July 2026
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets USP, 80 mg, Rx Only
- 90-count bottle (NDC 67877-514-90)
Lot#: 25140249, Exp.
Dec. 2026
* Lot#: 25140247, Exp. Dec.
2026
* Lot#: 24144999, Exp.
Nov. 2026
* Lot#: 24144942, Exp. Nov.
2026
* Lot#: 24144845, Exp.
Nov. 2026
* Lot#: 24144713, Exp. Nov.
2026
* Lot#: 24144652, Exp.
Oct. 2026
* Lot#: 24143898, Exp. Aug.
2026
* Lot#: 24143412, Exp.
Aug. 2026
* Lot#: 24143582, Exp. Aug.
2026
- 500-count bottle (TK – Not Provided)
* Lot#: 25140249, Exp. Dec.
2026
* Lot#: 25140247, Exp.
Dec. 2026
* Lot#: 24144999, Exp. Nov.
2026
* Lot#: 24144942, Exp.
Nov. 2026
* Lot#: 24144845, Exp. Nov.
2026
* Lot#: 24144713, Exp.
Nov. 2026
* Lot#: 24144652, Exp. Oct.
2026
* Lot#: 24143898, Exp.
Aug. 2026
* Lot#: 24143412, Exp. Aug.
2026
* Lot#: 24143582, Exp.
Aug. 2026
Action for Patients
Neither the FDA nor the manufacturer has yet issued specific patient guidance on how to return or dispose of the recalled medication. WebMD advises individuals with recalled prescription drugs to contact their doctor or pharmacist immediately. They can provide guidance on obtaining a replacement prescription and the safest method for disposing of the affected medication.