Cholesterol medications are being recalled nationwide – more than 140,000 bottles affected

Key points

• At least 141,984 bottles of cholesterol medication are being recalled nationwide.

• The prescription in question concerns Atorvastatin Calcium tablets, sold in packs of 90 pieces, 500 pieces and 1000 pieces.

• Please contact your healthcare provider or pharmacy for a possible refund or replacement.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall for prescription statin medications sold nationwide. This is due to 'failed decomposition specifications'.

The medicines affected by this recall are Atorvastatin Calcium tablets. At least 141,984 bottles of the product are affected. Below is the list of cholesterol medications that are being recalled, including lot codes and expiration dates found on the bottles or packaging:

Please check your medication and if it matches any of the recall information above, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacy for a replacement or possible refund. This recall has just been classified as Class II, meaning the recalled tablets could lead to minor, temporary health problems.

For questions regarding this recall, please contact the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).

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