The recall of a widely used statin taken by those with high cholesterol is raising more attention than recalls sometimes do.

Confused by statins? You’re not alone. In this short video, a practicing cardiologist explains exactly how statins work, what ...

A massive recall of atorvastatin, a widely used cholesterol drug, has raised serious concerns about drug quality and FDA ...

Atorvastatin calcium is a drug used to control cholesterol levels and help prevent heart attacks or strokes, per the National Institutes of Health. The most common brand name of atorvastatin calcium ...

The Food and Drug Administration has announced a nationwide recall of atorvastatin calcium tablets, a generic version of the widely used cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor, after lab tests showed the ...

Thousands of bottles of a popular and widely used cholesterol drug are being voluntarily recalled for "failed dissolution specifications," which suggests the drugs did not properly dissolve at a ...

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) announced it has received European Commission approval of a new chewable form of Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium) suitable for use in children aged 10 or older with high levels ...