Generic Lipitor, atorvastatin calcium, recalled over tiny glass particles

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Source: CBS News

Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling more than 40 lots of atorvastatin pills -- the generic version of the popular statin Lipitor -- over possible glass contamination.

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The company's voluntary recall affects certain lot numbers of 10 milligram, 20 milligram and 40 milligram dosage strengths of atorvastatin calcium pills that are packaged in 90- and 500-count bottles. Ranbaxy said the recall is being conducted with knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

A complete list of lot numbers, bottle sizes and dosages can be found on Ranbaxy's website. Patients taking these pills can contact their pharmacy to see if their pills were from affected lots.

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Earlier this year, the FDA and Ranbaxy settled an ongoing legal battle over questionable manufacturing practices and "data integrity issues" at several of the company's Indian facilities and one located in New York State. A consent decree was filed by the U.S. Department of Justice on behalf of the FDA in which the drug manufacturer agreed to remedy these problems.

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Read more: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-204_162-57553697/generic-lipitor-atorvastatin-calcium-recalled-over-tiny-glass-particles/