ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Recalling Firm / Manufacturer: Ascend Laboratories, LLC
(Bedminster, NJ, United States)
FDA Recall Number: D-0017-2026
Source Authority Disclaimer: This drug recall notice is published by Questo using official enforcement reports issued by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). It is provided for informational, academic, and clinical research purposes only. Patients should not discontinue prescribed treatments without consulting their physician or pharmacist.
Product & Identification Information
Brand, active ingredients, NDC codes, and manufacturer details
Brand / Trade Name
ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Generic Name
ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Active Substance(s)
Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate
Administration Route
Oral
National Drug Code (NDC)
67877-511
Total Quantity Recalled
141,984 bottles
Official Reason for Recall
Specific hazard or quality defect cited by the FDA
According to the official FDA enforcement report:
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Full Product Description
Packaging specifications and labeling details
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets USP, 10 mg, Rx Only a) 90-count bottle (NDC 67877-511-90), b). 500-count bottle (NDC 67877-511-05), c). 1000-count bottle (NDC 67877-511-10) Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories, Ltd. India, Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories, LLC, Parsippany, NJ 07054.
Enforcement & Regulatory Details
FDA classification, report dates, and initiation authority
Health Hazard Classification
Class II
Current Action Status
Ongoing
FDA Enforcement Report Date
October 22, 2025
Firm Initiation Date
September 19, 2025
FDA Classification Date
Oct 10, 2025
Initiation Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Affected Lots & Batch Numbers
Product codes, lot numbers, and expiration dates
Lot#: 25141249, Exp. Feb. 2027 Lot#: 24144938, Exp. Nov. 2026 Lot#: 24144868, Exp. Nov. 2026 Lot#: 24144867, Exp. Nov. 2026 Lot#: 24144458, Exp. Sep. 2026 Lot#: 24143994, Exp. Sep. 2026 Lot#: 24142987, Exp. July 2026 Lot#: 24143316, Exp. July 2026
Distribution Information
Geographic scope of affected shipments
U.S. Nationwide
Safety Guidance & Actions
Standard FDA protocol for patients and healthcare providers
Patient Advisory
Check your prescription bottle or packaging against the affected lot numbers listed above. If your medication matches a recalled lot, contact your pharmacist for replacement guidance.
Healthcare Provider Guidance
Audit pharmacy stock and return affected lots to the distributor per manufacturer instructions. Notify patients where clinically indicated.
Official Source Provenance
Verified regulatory citation from U.S. FDA OpenFDA
Primary Data Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) OpenFDA API
Recall Number: D-0017-2026
Questo Retrieval Date: July 31, 2026 14:36 1785508611UTCC