Generic atorvastatin is as effective as the brand-name drug (LIPITOR®) in lowering cholesterol levels: a cross-sectional retrospective cohort study
Loch A, Bewersdorf J, Kofink D, Ismail D, Abidin I, Veriah R. Generic atorvastatin is as effective as the brand-name drug (LIPITOR®) in lowering cholesterol levels: a cross-sectional retrospective cohort study. BMC Research Notes 2017, 10: 291. PMID: 28716156, PMCID: PMC5514478, DOI: 10.1186/s13104-017-2617-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAtorvastatinCholesterol, LDLCross-Sectional StudiesDrugs, GenericFemaleHumansHydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase InhibitorsHypercholesterolemiaMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesTriglyceridesConceptsStatistically significant differenceEffective management of hyperlipidemiaHealth care costsSignificant differenceUniversity of Malaya Medical CentreRetrospective cohort studyHDL cholesterol levelsManagement of hyperlipidemiaLipid lowering effectsIncreased health care costsAtorvastatin formulationsLowering cholesterol levelsSwitching patientsCare costsLDL cholesterolMethodsThis cross-sectionalCohort studyLipid profileTotal cholesterolGeneric atorvastatinDrug efficacyAtorvastatinMedical CentreCholesterol levelsPatients