Waiting For Inspections, Biocon Seeks US FDA Stance On Mutual Recognition Agreement Route
Executive Summary
Biocon needs a pre-approval inspection for insulin aspart at its facility in Malaysia, but the surge in COVID-19 cases in the Southeast Asian nation may cloud timelines. The Indian firm is also pursuing a mutual recognition agreement route with the agency for a generic product approval.
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