EMA Urges Suspension Of Ibuprofen Generic Across Europe

Ibuprofen generic sold by Spain's Liconsa should have its marketing authorization suspended in multiple EU member states as it is not bioequivalent to reference product Nurofen Rapid, rules the European Medicines Agency.

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A generic version of Reckitt’s Nurofen Rapid 400mg soft capsules (ibuprofen) should have its marketing authorization suspended in multiple EU member states over safety concerns, the European Medicines Agency has recommended.

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