API In Ducts And Filters Led To Cipla’s First Drug GMP Warning Letter
Executive Summary
Despite the stain on Cipla’s compliance record, the company leads on drug quality in India, with major concerns raised in only 3% of FDA inspections, compared to 11% generally.
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