USFDA inspects 2 units of Aurobindo Pharma; makes observations

Aurobindo Pharma today said two of its facilities have undergone inspection by US health regulator USFDA, which has issued observations for one unit.

"The said facilities underwent pre-approval inspection by the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) and there was no Form 483 issued to unit III. With regard to unit VII, there were certain observations," Aurobindo Pharma said in a filing to BSE.

The company however did not provide any details about the observations made by FDA.

"The company is appropriately responding and this has no perceived impact on operations and exports from the said facility," it added.

The company's unit III facility is a multi-product oral dosage form facility while unit VII formulations facility in Hyderabad manufactures oral non-antibiotic products.

Aurobindo Pharma stock closed at Rs 800, down 3.89 per cent, on the BSE.