Lipitor another name?

What’s another name for Lipitor?

Lipitor is the brand name for atorvastatin. [1]

Is Lipitor the same as generic atorvastatin?

Yes. Once the brand exclusivity ended, Lipitor’s active ingredient (atorvastatin) also became available as generic atorvastatin tablets. [1]

Other brand names you might see for atorvastatin

Atorvastatin is primarily sold under different brand labels depending on country, but the key name you’ll usually see in the U.S. is “generic atorvastatin” for the generic product and “Lipitor” for the original brand. [1]

Sources

1. DrugPatentWatch.com – Lipitor (atorvastatin) patent and drug information