Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. recalls Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 40mg, packaged in a) 90-count bottles, NDC 55111-123-90; b) 500-count bottles, NDC
Dr. Reddy's recalls 40mg Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets due to impurities that could pose health risks. Affected products include 90-count and 500-count bottles with specific NDC numbers. Consumers should check labels and contact the manufacturer for details.
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Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications:presence of ATV cyclo IP and FP, Dihydroxy epoxy and Dieto epoxy impurities
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What happened, in plain English
Dr. Reddy's is recalling 40mg Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets because they contain impurities that could be harmful. This affects certain 90-count and 500-count bottles with specific product codes. If you have these products, you should stop using them to avoid potential health risks. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36502-dr-reddy-s-atorvastatin-40mg-tablets-recall-impurities-may-cause.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36502-dr-reddy-s-atorvastatin-40mg-tablets-recall-impurities-may-cause · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0291-2021
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“Dr. Reddy's Atorvastatin 40mg Tablets Recall: Impurities May Cause Harm.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36502-dr-reddy-s-atorvastatin-40mg-tablets-recall-impurities-may-cause. Based on FDA recall #D-0291-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0291-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The tablets contain impurities like ATV cyclo IP and FP, Dihydroxy epoxy, and Dieto epoxy. These impurities may cause health issues, but the risk is not severe enough to require immediate action.
Who’s affected
People who have the recalled 40mg Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets in 90-count or 500-count bottles with the listed NDC numbers. Those taking cholesterol medication are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 90-count or 500-count bottles labeled with NDC 55111-123-90 or 55111-123-05. The expiration dates on the bottles range from 3/2021 to 11/2021.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the NDC numbers 55111-123-90 or 55111-123-05 on the bottle.
Questions people ask
Why is this product being recalled?
The product contains impurities that could pose health risks, including ATV cyclo IP and FP, Dihydroxy epoxy, and Dieto epoxy.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so you should check the product label and contact Dr. Reddy's Laboratories for further instructions.
Are there any safety risks?
The impurities may cause health issues, but the risk level is low and does not require immediate action.
Contact Dr. Reddy's
We’ve drafted a message you can send Dr. Reddy's to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0291-2021 — Dr. Reddy's Dr. Reddy's Hello, I own a Dr. Reddy's that is covered by recall D-0291-2021 from Dr. Reddy's. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-0291-2021 (February 19, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0291-2021 to see it in context.
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