The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0017-2026·Announced 2025-10-22

Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets Recalled Due to Failed Dissolution Specifications

Ascend Laboratories is recalling Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets USP 10 mg nationwide due to failed dissolution specifications. The 141,984 affected bottles across three package sizes may not release medication properly for patient absorption.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall with no reported hospitalizations, illnesses, or injuries. The hazard is a quality specification failure affecting medication dissolution and bioavailability rather than an acute safety concern, warranting a Moderate severity classification.

Plain-English summary

Ascend Laboratories, LLC is recalling Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets USP, 10 mg distributed nationwide. The recall affects 141,984 bottles in three package sizes: 90-count bottles (NDC 67877-511-90), 500-count bottles (NDC 67877-511-05), and 1000-count bottles (NDC 67877-511-10). The tablets are manufactured by Alkem Laboratories, Ltd. in India and distributed by Ascend Laboratories, LLC in Parsippany, New Jersey.

The recall was initiated due to failed dissolution specifications in specific lot numbers. Dissolution refers to the rate at which a tablet breaks down and releases the active ingredient for absorption. Eight lot numbers are affected, with expiration dates ranging from July 2026 through February 2027: lot numbers 25141249, 24144938, 24144868, 24144867, 24144458, 24143994, 24142987, and 24143316.

Consumers who have obtained affected bottles should contact their pharmacy or healthcare provider for information about obtaining replacement medication. Atorvastatin is a prescription medication used to manage cholesterol levels and reduce cardiovascular risk. Consumers should not discontinue their medication without consulting their doctor.

The recalled product

Product
ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM (ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM)
Brand
ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Manufacturer
Ascend Laboratories, LLC
Hazard
  • failed-dissolution-specification

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (9)

  • 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

UPCs (3)

  • 0367877512051
  • 0367877513102
  • 0367877514109

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.