Atorvastatin is the generic name for the brand-name medication Lipitor. This medication reduces an enzyme responsible for cholesterol production in your liver, making it an effective treatment for high cholesterol (also known as hyperlipidemia) in combination with diet, weight loss, and exercise.

Founded in 2008, Accord Healthcare is an international arm of Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Accord distributes about 100 drugs in the U.S. and serves about 70 countries through its range of product offerings. Accord has 12 manufacturing sites, all located in India.