FDA Warns Lymol To Assess Talc Lead Risk Per ICH Q3D; Puts Others On Notice
Executive Summary
A warning letter to firm with legacy talc drug product puts pharmaceutical industry on notice: the US FDA expects applicants to meet requirements agency imposes post-approval for matters like elemental impurities compliance.
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