The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0726-2022·Announced 2022-04-06

Prescription Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets Recalled for Failed Quality Specifications

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is recalling 28,068 bottles of Atorvastatin Calcium 80 mg tablets nationwide due to failed impurity and degradation specifications. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.

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 III recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The manufacturing quality issue involves impurities and degradation that failed specifications, representing a precautionary recall without evidence of actual patient harm.

Plain-English summary

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. is recalling Atorvastatin Calcium tablets, 80 mg strength, in bottles of 90 tablets. Approximately 28,068 bottles were distributed nationwide in the United States.

The recall was initiated because certain lots failed to meet specifications for related substance impurities and degradation. The affected lots are: T000707, T000756, T000758, T000759 (expiration 03/2022); T2100600, T2101075 (expiration 1/2023); and T2102802 (expiration 07/2023).

Atorvastatin Calcium is a prescription medication used to lower cholesterol. Patients taking this medication from the affected lots should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. They should not discontinue the medication without consulting their healthcare provider first. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM (ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM)
Brand
ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Manufacturer
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Hazard
  • impurities
  • degradation

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 (10)

  • Lot: T000707
  • T000756
  • T000758
  • T000759
  • Exp 03/2022
  • T2100600
  • T2101075
  • Exp. 1/2023
  • T2102802
  • Exp. 07/2023

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.