| abstract |
This invention relates to a novel form of the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor fluvastatin, more specifically to a highly crystalline form of fluvastatin sodium, referred to as fluvastatin sodium form B. The invention also relates to processes for production of fluvastatin sodium form B, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising fluvastatin sodium form B, and to the use of fluvastatin sodium form B in medical treatment. |