The Story Behind DuPont’s Unprecedented Excipient Warning Letter And Tips On How To Avoid Another
Executive Summary
Insights from the FDA’s Francis Godwin on how the agency came to issue a warning letter to a DuPont excipient plant and how the normally under-the-radar sector can ensure GMP compliance.
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