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Towa, Nissin to Recall Dipyridamole Over PMD Law Violation by API Warehouse Operator
Towa Pharmaceutical said on January 14 that it will recall some lots of the antiplatelet agent Dipyridamole Tablets 25 mg/100 mg “Towa” due to the inappropriate storage of its API. According to the company, an inspection carried out by the…
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