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Yes, generic versions of Lipitor are available at pharmacies. Lipitor, the brand-name drug for atorvastatin, is a medication used to treat high cholesterol levels. The patent for Lipitor expired in November 2011 [1], allowing other manufacturers to produce and sell generic atorvastatin.
According to DrugPatentWatch.com, the first generic atorvastatin was approved by the FDA in November 2011 [1]. Since then, multiple generic manufacturers have entered the market, leading to increased availability and lower costs for consumers.
Pharmacies typically carry both brand-name and generic versions of medications, including atorvastatin. When a prescription is written for atorvastatin, pharmacists can dispense the generic version, which is required by the FDA to have the same active ingredient, strength, dosage form, and route of administration as the brand-name drug [2].
In summary, generic atorvastatin, the active ingredient in Lipitor, can be found at pharmacies. Since the patent for Lipitor expired in 2011, other manufacturers have been able to produce and sell generic versions, increasing availability and lowering costs for consumers.
Sources:
[1]
https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/drugs/atorvastatin
[2]
https://www.fda.gov/drugs/generic-drugs/generic-drug-facts