drugs LOW RISK Updated 2019-11-06

Apotex Inc. recalls Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, USP 40 mg*, 1,000 count bottle

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Recalled Product

Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, USP 40 mg*, 1,000 count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Apotex Inc. Toronto, Ontario Canada M9L 1T9 Manufactured for: Apotex Corp. Weston, Florida 33326 NDC 60505-2580-8

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Hazard / Issue

Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: a single tablet of Pravastatin 40 mg found in bottle of Atorvastatin Calcium 40 mg.

Issued by

FDA

Affected States: IL, MS, NJ, OH, TX
Lot/Code Info: Lot: RC5439 Exp. 03/2022

✅ What Should You Do?

  1. 1Stop taking this medication and contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
  2. 2Do NOT flush medications down the drain — use an FDA-approved drug take-back program.
  3. 3Check the lot number on your bottle or packaging against the recalled lots listed above.
  4. 4Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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