Novartis AG has temporarily suspended the production of two of its radioligand drugs at two sites on either side of the Atlantic due to the emergence of potential manufacturing quality issues.
Novartis Radioligand Business Suffers Manufacturing Blow
Just Months After Pluvicto Approval
The Swiss major has hit pause on two manufacturing sites for its radioligands, Pluvicto and Lutathera, mere months after the former’s approval due to emerging quality concerns.

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