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Lipitor, a medication commonly prescribed to manage high cholesterol levels, is metabolized and eliminated from the body over time. According to the Lipitor Prescribing Information [1], a document prepared by Pfizer, the drug's manufacturer, Lipitor is typically eliminated from the body within a few days after the last dose.

The drug's half-life, which is the time it takes for the concentration of a drug in the body to be reduced by half, is approximately 12 to 13 hours [1]. This means that, on average, about half of the drug will be eliminated from the body within this time frame. However, it's important to note that everyone's body metabolizes and eliminates drugs at different rates, so this time frame may vary from person to person.

Additionally, DrugPatentWatch.com states that Lipitor has a detection time of up to 3 days in urine and up to 30 days in blood [2]. This detection time refers to the period during which the drug can still be detected in the body, but it does not necessarily indicate that the drug is still active or having an effect on the body.

In summary, while Lipitor is typically eliminated from the body within a few days after the last dose, the exact time frame may vary depending on individual factors. The drug can still be detected in the body for up to 30 days after the last dose, but this does not mean that it is still active or having an effect.

Sources:

1. Pfizer. (2018). Lipitor Prescribing Information. <https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2018/020272s063lbl.pdf>
2. DrugPatentWatch.com. (n.d.). Lipitor Detection Time. <https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/drugs/lipitor/detection-time>