7Dec/110
Generic Drug for Lipitor now Available
A new generic drug called atorvastatin is now available for the brand name Lipitor, Lipitor is a drug that is often used to help lower ones cholesterol level. This is good news for all as it would treat the same but at a much lower cost. With most insurance agencies, drugs fall into three different groups, called tiers, based on their cost. The lower the tier, the lower the cost. Atorvastatin is in tier 1 while Lipitor is in tier 3.