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Nichi-Iko Recalls 4 More Products Including Theophylline due to Deviations from Approved Specifications
Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical on December 9 notified wholesalers and other customers that it will voluntarily recall four products confirmed to be non-compliant with approved specifications. The recalls fall under the category of “Class II.” The four products are: the bronchodilator Theophylline…
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