Known by the generic name - Atorvastatin is the active pharmaceutical ingredient used for manufacturing the branded medication Lipitor which is formulated and sold by the world’s most renowned pharmaceutical producer Pfizer Corporation. Lipitor is the type of statin which is also referred to as the HMG CoA reductase inhibitor, the medication is basically the cholesterol inhibiting medication available in tablet form for oral dosage. The various strengths of Lipitor include 10mg, 20mg and 40mg and is typically prescribed to be taken one tablet daily.


There are no other brands or generic forms of Atorvastatin – Lipitor but several generic forms of some statins are available such as: Simvastatin - Zocor, Pravastatin – Pravachol and Lovastatin – Mevacor / Altoprev.

Thanks to the advance science and technologies which has enabled all the medications easily available through internet websites. There are many online medical stores that offer various drugs like Atorvastatin – Lipitor. The intending person has to log on to the particular pharmacy’s web site and click the buy button followed by several necessary steps and selecting the appropriate strength and pack size while ordering and the medication is delivered right at his doorstep after 10-12 days of its shipment.

The Atorvastatin – Lipitor is available for all the major countries across the world through company’s online sales division and various other international pharmacies located at US, UK, Canada and Australia. Some of he other significant meds are gabapentin, hydrochlorothiazide, ibuprofen and indomethacin.

The recommended dosage of Atorvastatin – Lipitor may vary from 10mg up to 80mg as prescribed by the physician based on the treatment & individual patient’s health condition and medical history like Cholesterol levels. The doctor may decide precise treatment plan and prescribe the required dosage of the drug.