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Nichi-Iko Recalling 12 APIs/15 Products over Quality, Compliance Issues
Japanese generic major Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical has launched voluntary recalls for a whopping 12 APIs/15 products due to quality issues and deviations from approved procedures, stoking concerns that it could spill over into other manufacturers and disrupt future supplies to healthcare…
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