FDA Blocks Teva’s Drug Sales
August 3, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Business
According to a statement released by U.S. federal regulators, Teva Pharmaceuticals will be unable to sell any of its veterinary drugs until it manages to sort out several manufacturing problems. In order to be able to sell the products from its animal health unit once again, Teva will have to win the FDA’s approval after several inspections.
The move came after the FDA found enough manufacturing violations during inspections dating as far back as 2007 to justify closing down Teva’s facilities. After the news broke, Teva’s shares fell to $53 from $53.34, marking a slight fall for the largest American manufacturer …read more




