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FDA Recalls Lipitor June 2003 FDA announced that Albers Medical Distributors, Inc voluntary recalled 3 lots of 10 mg 90-count bottles of the cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor and is warning healthcare providers and others that these three lots of counterfeit Lipitor represent a potentially significant risk to consumers. FDA's investigation into this matter is continuing. URGENT DRUG RECALL The following lots of 90 count Lipitor 10 mg, NDC 0071-0155-23, are being voluntarily recalled by Albers Medical Distributors, Inc. The Product was repackaged by Med-Pro, Inc. of Lexington, NE and the labels say "Repackaged by: MED-PRO, INC. Lexington, NE," in the lower left hand comer. #04132V expiration 1/04 The FDA has advised us that these products are, or could be counterfeit products. You should immediately cease distribution or use of these products. This recall goes to the consumer level. If you have distributed or sold any of these products to other distributors, retail pharmacies, or individual persons you should provide notice to them of this recall and advise them that the recall information should be provided to all consumers who received these products. These products should not be used. They should be returned immediately. Please contact Albers Medical Distributors, Inc. http://www.seniors.gov/articles/0603/fdarecalls.htm
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