French To Import Czech Version Of Sandoz’ Penicillin For Syphilis Amid Global Shortage
Executive Summary
The French regulator has announced that it is importing supplies of Sandoz’ penicillin product benzathine benzylpenicillin as a result of shortages of the product. The French situation reflects a wider problem with supply of the product at the global level due to GMP issues and the shrinking number of API manufacturers.