Alert: atorvastatin 20mg and 80mg film-coated tablets (Sun Pharmaceutical Industries)

Three batches of atorvastatin 20mg and 80mg film-coated tablets (Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited) are being recalled.

The affected batches are:

Atorvastatin 20 mg film-coated tablets

Batch No.	Expiry Date	Pack Size	First Distributed
PTF6133A	30/11/2027	28	09/09/2025

Atorvastatin 80 mg Film-coated Tablets (PL: 14894/0716)

Batch No.	Expiry Date	Pack Size	First Distributed
PTF5991D	30/11/2027	28	19/08/2025
PTF5991F	30/11/2027	28	27/08/2025

Affected batches are being recalled as a precautionary measure due to failing dissolution test results reported during ongoing stability studies.

Healthcare professionals are asked to quarantine all remaining stock and return it to your supplier using your supplier’s approved process.

Patients should continue to take medicines as prescribed by your healthcare professional.

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