Cholesterol medication (statins) recalls

FDA drug recall list

Statins such as atorvastatin are recalled for failed quality tests like dissolution. Keep taking your medicine and ask your pharmacist whether your lot is affected.

FDA data updated Sep 30, 2026Last synced Oct 7, 2026

Reports mentioning it: 145
Class I (serious): 1
Class II: 102
Class III: 42

Key facts: cholesterol medication (statins) recalls

The FDA has published 145 drug enforcement reports mentioning cholesterol medication (statins) since 2012, as of October 7, 2026.
1 of them were Class I, the most serious category, where a product could cause serious health problems or death.
The most recent was reported on Jan 14, 2026: Rosuvastatin Tablets, USP, 10 mg, Rx Only, 50 Tablets (5 x 10) Unit Dose per carton, Ma… (AvKARE), Class II.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement reports via openFDA. See our sources policy.

Latest 145 cholesterol medication (statins) recalls

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Questions about cholesterol medication (statins) recalls

Is there a cholesterol medication (statins) recall right now?

There are no new FDA cholesterol medication (statins) recall reports in the last 90 days as of October 7, 2026. The most recent was “Rosuvastatin Tablets, USP, 10 mg, Rx Only, 50 Tablets (5 x 10) Unit Dose per carton, Ma…” from AvKARE (Class II), reported Jan 14, 2026. FDA reports can appear weeks after a recall starts, so also check the FDA's official recall notices.

What should I do with a recalled cholesterol medication (statins) product?

If you have a recalled cholesterol medication (statins) product, compare the lot number and expiration date with the recall. Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own: call your pharmacist or doctor, who can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement. In an emergency, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

How do I know if my cholesterol medication (statins) product is part of the recall?

Open the recall in the list on this page and compare the brand, product size, lot or UPC code, and best-by or expiration date with your package. A match on the product name alone doesn't mean your item is affected. You can also search by lot number on the FindMyRecall homepage.