Atorvastatin

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C33H35FN2O5 · 558.6 g/mol

Cardyl · Prevencor · Sortis · Zarator

What is Atorvastatin?

The cholesterol-lowering statin sold as Lipitor, which became the best-selling medicine of all time. It blocks the body's own cholesterol assembly line. from source

CategoryPrescription medicine

Chemical familyAlcohols Carboxylic Acids Aromatics Amides Halogenated

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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit

SMILESCC(C)C1=C(C(=C(N1CC[C@H](C[C@H](CC(=O)O)O)O)C2=C…88 characters

Where you'll find it

Dispensed on prescription, not sold on a shelf. See the rest of the prescription medicine group.

Toxicity & hazards

WarningIrritantHealth hazardH315, H319, H335, H361, H362from source

Compare with

Atorvastatin vs Rosuvastatin

Sources & methodology

PubChem CID: 60823
Wikidata: Q668093
Structure: PubChem → RDKit
Data refreshed: September 13, 2026

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