Pravastatin is the generic form of the brand-name medication Pravachol. Alongside a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet and regular exercise, it is used to treat high cholesterol and lower the risk of heart attack and stroke.

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.