Simvastatin is the generic form of the brand-name medication Zocor. Alongside a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet and regular exercise, this medication helps treat high cholesterol and lowers the risk of heart attack and stroke by limiting an enzyme responsible for cholesterol production in your liver.

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.