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There is no difference between Atorvastin and Lipitor. They are the name drug used to control high cholesterol or hypercholesteraemia.

Atovastin is the active drug used in Lipitor to gain the desired effect, Lipitor is just a trade name that a drug company uses to sell or identify the drug.

Generic : Atorvastin

Trade : Lipitor

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