L879 40 Pill: pink, oval
The pill with imprint L879 40 (Pink, Oval, 0mm) has been identified as Simvastatin 40 mg and is used for High Cholesterol, Cardiovascular Risk Reduction, High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous, High Cholesterol, Familial Homozygous, and Hyperlipoproteinemia. It belongs to the drug class statins and is not a controlled substance.
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Simvastatin
- Imprint
- L879 40
- Strength
- 40 mg
- Color
- Pink
- Shape
- Oval
- Availability
- Prescription only
- Drug Class
- Statins
- Pregnancy Category
- X - Not for use in pregnancy
- CSA Schedule
- Not a controlled drug
- Labeler / Supplier
- Perrigo Company
- National Drug Code (NDC)
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