Dr Reddy's recalls 2,980 bottles of cholesterol lowering drug in US
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Last Updated: Jun 06, 2021, 03:15 PM IST
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As per the US Food and Drug Administration's latest Enforcement report, the Hyderabad-based drug major is voluntarily recalling the affected lots of the drug in 10 mg strength due to "failed impurities degradation specifications".
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The US-based unit of the drug major initiated the nationwide recall on February 19, 2021, and the USFDA has categorised it as Class III recall.
Drug major Dr Reddy's Laboratories is recalling 2,980 bottles of Atorvastatin Calcium tablets in the US due to quality issues. Atorvastatin is indicated to lower cholesterol in the blood for adults and children over ten years of age.