Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2011. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration yesterday approved the first generic version of the cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium tablets).
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. has gained approval to make generic atorvastatin calcium tablets in 10 milligram, 20 mg, 40 mg, and 80 mg strengths. The drug will be manufactured by Ohm Laboratories in New Brunswick, N.J.
People who have high blood cholesterol levels have a greater chance of getting heart…
