FDA Allows Co-Located Outsourcing Facilities And Traditional Pharmacies
Executive Summary
FDA has issued final guidance that allows outsourcing facilities to share the same physical address as traditional pharmacies as long as their operations are completely segregated. Draft guidance forbidding such co-location drew opposition.
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