ANDA Approvals Break Record, May Set New Normal

FDA's June approval total is highest of GDUFA era, but does it signal a new elevated productivity level for the generics program?

FDA's most recent ANDA approval total set a record and may represent a new productivity standard.

The agency's Office of Generic Drugs reported approving 88 applications in June, a new record monthly total by a wide...

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