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Labels The Issue For Viatris Again As It Recalls Insulin Glargine Biosimilar

Bernstein: Recall Could ‘Spell Problem’ For Biocon-Manufactured Product

 
• By Dean Rudge

A further voluntary recall for Viatris’ insulin glargine biosimilar, this time for one of its recently launched interchangeable products, because of missing labels may draw unwanted interest from the US FDA, a leading analyst has warned.

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Will the FDA take an interest in Viatris' latest recall? • Source: Alamy (Vieriu Adrian / Alamy Stock Phot/Alamy Stock Photo)

Viatris Inc. had only three months ago voluntarily recalled a batch of its insulin glargine biosimilar prefilled pens, the result of missing labels that, it was warned, could lead to a mix-up of products/strengths and potential administration of the wrong insulin to patients.

Now the US-based firm has recalled another batch – this time, one of its recently launched interchangeable biosimilar products, the...

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