Recall of Counterfeit Lipitor
FDA Patient Safety News: Show #17, July 2003

FDA is alerting healthcare providers and patients about a recall of several lots of the cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor. The product in these lots is counterfeit Lipitor and it represents a potentially significant risk to consumers.

The label on the counterfeit product says "Repackaged by: MED-PRO, INC., Lexington, NE 68850."

Healthcare providers and patients should check Lipitor packaging very carefully before using this product. Patients who have any product from these lots that are labeled as "Repackaged by Med-Pro, Inc." should be instructed not take it and instead return the product to their pharmacies.

FDA is continuing to investigate this counterfeiting incident, so check our web site frequently for updates.

Additional Information:

FDA Talk Paper: Update: FDA Investigation Into Counterfeit Lipitor Two Distributors Recalling All Lipitor Repacked by MED-PRO.
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/ANSWERS/2003/ANS01229.html