FDA is keeping a running list of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient suppliers who are in violation of current good manufacturing practices (CGMP). This is because compounding finished drugs starting from active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) presents risks to patients if substandard materials are used. Some of the suppliers named are well-known and respected in the compounding industry.
Read MoreThis month, the FDA published final guidance for the list of bulk drug substances 503B facilities may use in compounding. The FDA decided to remove two substances from the previous version. This is a huge win for Big Pharma and a major loss for the compounding industry.
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