Genentech's Ocrevus Manufacturing Process Still A Work In Progress
Executive Summary
Genentech overcame objections from US FDA quality reviewers to win approval of Ocrevus for multiple sclerosis by adding release and stability testing and committing to resolving process control issues, while suspending plans to accelerate post-approval manufacturing changes.
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