The Quality Lowdown: More Inspection Delays, More Findings On Sterility And Investigations
Executive Summary
US FDA hits firms in New Jersey, South Korea and China with warning letters. Meanwhile, Catalent and several outsourcing facilities work on Form 483 inspection findings as Mylan, Viona and Lohxa announce drug recalls.
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