| abstract |
The present invention provides novel forms of atorvastatin designated Forms VI, VIII, IX, X, XI and XII and novel processes for their preparation as well as processes for preparing atorvastatin Forms I, II, IV, V and amorphous atorvastatin. Also provided is atorvastatin hemi-calcium Form VIII that is stable against the formation of atorvastatin hemi-calcium is atorvastatin calcium epoxy dihydroxy (AED). |