US FDA Quality Metrics Initiative Continues Moving Forward … Quietly

Despite few public announcements and industry concerns, FDA's Office of Pharmaceutical Quality director says program is not dead.

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FDA's manufacturing quality metrics program remains a priority, OPQ's director says.

The US FDA's quality metrics program for drug manufacturing facilities may be quiet and potentially undergoing some changes, but has not been abandoned.

Office of Pharmaceutical Quality Director Michael Kopcha said the agency continues to review the myriad of comments received from industry...

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