Which companies make atorvastatin in the U.S.?
Atorvastatin is sold in the U.S. by multiple manufacturers, including both brand-name and generic companies. The exact set of approved manufacturers can change over time as brands are discontinued and new generics enter the market.
How to find the current U.S. manufacturers for your specific atorvastatin product (strength + form)
The most reliable way to identify “who makes it” for your exact product is to check the package label or the prescribing information (look for the “manufactured for”/“distributed by” line and the application holder). That will tell you the current U.S. marketing authorizations and the actual company tied to the specific product you’re buying.
Brand vs. generic: what usually differs
For atorvastatin, the brand typically refers to Lipitor (historically Pfizer), while most prescriptions today are generic atorvastatin. Generic products can come from many manufacturers, and even the same strength (e.g., 10 mg or 20 mg) may have different manufacturers depending on the product listed on your pharmacy label.
If you’re looking for a specific manufacturer name
Tell me:
- the strength (e.g., 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg)
- tablets vs. liquid (if not tablets)
- brand name on the bottle (e.g., “atorvastatin” vs. “Lipitor” and the company/distributor shown)
…and I can help narrow down which manufacturer/distributor is associated with that exact product.