Dr. Reddy's formulations facility in AP gets 7 U.S. FDA observations
'The U.S. FDA today completed a GMP and a pre-approval inspection (PAI) at our formulations manufacturing facility FTO 11 in Srikakulam, AP. The inspection was conducted from July 10-18. We have been issued a Form 483 with seven observations, which we will address within the stipulated timeline,' Dr. Reddy's said in a filing on Friday.
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