Three generic makers gain ground on Lipitor

Korea is shaping up to be the biggest shift yet to a generic drug, potentially saving the nation’s medication costs.

Doctors say that for those who take medication to reduce cholesterol, the low-priced alternative will work as well as the name brand Lipitor, the nation's most widely prescribed drug.

Korea’s three leading pharmaceutical firms – Yuhan Corp., Dong-A Pharm and SK Chemicals -...