Generic Lipitor

You can find Lipitor (atorvastatin) in generic and brand-name form. The generic versions are available in four strengths. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has assigned an "AB" rating to generic Lipitor, which means that it is considered equivalent to the brand-name drug. However, it may contain different inactive ingredients.

Is There a Generic Version of Lipitor?

Lipitor® (atorvastatin calcium) is a prescription medication that has been licensed to treat several conditions. These Lipitor uses include:
 
Brand-name Lipitor is manufactured by Pfizer, Inc. However, the medication is also available in generic form.
 

Generic Lipitor Availability

Generic
 Lipitor tablets are available in the following strengths:
 
  • Atorvastatin 10 mg
  • Atorvastatin 20 mg
  • Atorvastatin 40 mg
  • Atorvastatin 80 mg.
     
Generic Lipitor is made by various manufacturers, such as Ranbaxy and Watson Laboratories (the version sold by Watson is actually an authorized generic, meaning it is actually real, brand-name Lipitor that has been sold to a generic manufacturer and then repackaged as a generic).
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD
 
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