Pharma major Dr Reddy’s Laboratories has launched Atorvastatin Calcium tablets in the US market.

The drug is a bioequivalent generic version of Lipitor of Pfizer Inc. It is indicated for the treatment of high cholesterol.

The Lipitor brand had US sales of approximately $8.07 billion for the 12 months ended March 31, 2012, according to IMS Health.

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