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Viatris Pharmaceuticals Llc

United States See location details
Last FDA Action: Feb 17, 2022

This drug manufacturing facility is registered with the FDA by Viatris Inc.. ProPublica was able to identify at least 3 generic drugs that have been manufactured at this facility.

Facility Inspection History

The FDA is responsible for inspecting drug manufacturing facilities for violations of good manufacturing practices, such as a lack of documented drug quality testing or contaminated equipment. Below is a timeline of FDA inspections and outcomes for this facility assembled by ProPublica.

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9 Known Inspections

The inspections we were able to locate using available FDA data do not include inspections in advance of the release of a new drug product.

9 Inspections Found Issues

When issues are observed, inspectors usually file an FDA 483 form with citations. In more serious cases, the FDA can issue warning letters or even ban the import of drugs from the facility.

  • Feb 17, 2022
    Feb 17, 2022
    Inspection With Issues

    The FDA found issues but determined the facility can correct them voluntarily.

    In some cases, inspectors may have recommended a different (potentially more serious) classification, but the agency declined to pursue further enforcement at the time.
    View Inspector Notes
    Inspector’s notes summarizing deficiencies observed during an inspection.
    1 citation
    Testing and release for distribution
    Testing and release of drug product for distribution do not include appropriate laboratory determination of satisfactory conformance to the final specifications and identity and strength of each active ingredient prior to release.
    View Inspector Notes
    Inspector’s notes summarizing deficiencies observed during an inspection.
  • Jan 26, 2018
    Jan 26, 2018
    Inspection With Issues

    The FDA found issues but determined the facility can correct them voluntarily.

    In some cases, inspectors may have recommended a different (potentially more serious) classification, but the agency declined to pursue further enforcement at the time.
    View Inspector Notes
    Inspector’s notes summarizing deficiencies observed during an inspection.
    1 citation
    Investigations of discrepancies, failures
    There is a failure to thoroughly review any unexplained discrepancy whether or not the batch has been already distributed.
    View Inspector Notes
    Inspector’s notes summarizing deficiencies observed during an inspection.
  • Jul 26, 2016
    Jul 26, 2016
    Inspection With Issues

    The FDA found issues but determined the facility can correct them voluntarily.

    In some cases, inspectors may have recommended a different (potentially more serious) classification, but the agency declined to pursue further enforcement at the time.
    4 citations
    Buildings of Suitable Size, Construction, Location
    Buildings used in the manufacture, processing, packing, or holding of a drug product do not have the suitable construction to facilitate cleaning, maintenance, and proper operations.
    Calibration/Inspection/Checking not done
    Routine calibration of mechanical equipment is not performed according to a written program designed to assure proper performance.
    Following/documenting laboratory controls
    Established laboratory control mechanisms are not followed and documented at the time of performance.
    ProPublica was unable to locate a 483 form detailing issues found in this inspection.
  • Jun 19, 2015
    Jun 19, 2015
    Inspection With Issues

    The FDA found issues but determined the facility can correct them voluntarily.

    In some cases, inspectors may have recommended a different (potentially more serious) classification, but the agency declined to pursue further enforcement at the time.
    ProPublica was unable to locate a 483 form detailing issues found in this inspection.
  • Mar 11, 2014
    Mar 11, 2014
    Inspection With Issues

    The FDA found issues but determined the facility can correct them voluntarily.

    In some cases, inspectors may have recommended a different (potentially more serious) classification, but the agency declined to pursue further enforcement at the time.
    2 citations
    Written procedures not established/followed
    Written procedures are not established and followed for the cleaning and maintenance of equipment, including utensils, used in the manufacture, processing, packing or holding of a drug product.
    Investigations of discrepancies, failures
    There is a failure to thoroughly review any unexplained discrepancy whether or not the batch has been already distributed.
    ProPublica was unable to locate a 483 form detailing issues found in this inspection.
  • Jul 16, 2013
    Jul 16, 2013
    Inspection With Issues

    The FDA found issues but determined the facility can correct them voluntarily.

    In some cases, inspectors may have recommended a different (potentially more serious) classification, but the agency declined to pursue further enforcement at the time.
    4 citations
    SOPs not followed / documented
    Written production and process control procedures are not followed in the execution of production and process control functions.
    Establishment of calibration procedures
    Procedures describing the calibration of instruments, apparatus, gauges and recording devices are deficiently written or followed.
    Lack of written stability program
    There is no written testing program designed to assess the stability characteristics of drug products.
    ProPublica was unable to locate a 483 form detailing issues found in this inspection.
  • Aug 10, 2012
    Aug 10, 2012
    Inspection With Issues

    The FDA found issues but determined the facility can correct them voluntarily.

    In some cases, inspectors may have recommended a different (potentially more serious) classification, but the agency declined to pursue further enforcement at the time.
    ProPublica was unable to locate a 483 form detailing issues found in this inspection.
  • Jan 26, 2011
    Jan 26, 2011
    Inspection With Issues

    The FDA found issues but determined the facility can correct them voluntarily.

    In some cases, inspectors may have recommended a different (potentially more serious) classification, but the agency declined to pursue further enforcement at the time.
    13 citations
    Written procedures not established/followed
    Written procedures are not established and followed for the cleaning and maintenance of equipment, including utensils, used in the manufacture, processing, packing or holding of a drug product.
    Written Procedures Not Followed
    Written procedures are not followed for the receipt and identification of drug product containers and closures.
    Handling and Storage to Prevent Contamination
    There was a failure to handle and store components at all times in a manner to prevent contamination.
    ProPublica was unable to locate a 483 form detailing issues found in this inspection.
  • Mar 25, 2009
    Mar 25, 2009
    Inspection With Issues

    The FDA found issues but determined the facility can correct them voluntarily.

    In some cases, inspectors may have recommended a different (potentially more serious) classification, but the agency declined to pursue further enforcement at the time.
    ProPublica was unable to locate a 483 form detailing issues found in this inspection.

Drugs Manufactured Here

Below is a list of generic prescription drugs that we’ve been able to connect to this facility. Brand name and over-the-counter drugs, as well as labels we were unable to trace, are not included here.

Azithromycin

CompanyRedpharm Drug
Dosage
Azithromycin Dihydrate
250mg
Pink oval tablet, film coated marked with Pfizer ZTM 250
NDC: 67296-1870-6

Azithromycin

CompanyMylan Pharmaceuticals
Dosage
Azithromycin Dihydrate
200mg/5mL
Cherry, vanilla, banana-flavored powder, for suspension in a bottle (15mL)
NDC: 59762-3120-1

Azithromycin

CompanyMylan Pharmaceuticals
Dosage
Azithromycin Dihydrate
900mg/22.5mL
Cherry, vanilla, banana-flavored powder, for suspension in a bottle (22.5mL)
NDC: 59762-3130-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What Do the Inspection Outcomes Mean?
These are the possible FDA compliance outcomes we highlight:
  • Import alert. This is rare and means drugs from this facility were banned from coming into the U.S. Specifically we are including alerts relating to FDA manufacturing standards for drug products. The agency sometimes exempts certain drugs from import bans, ostensibly to prevent drug shortages.
  • Warning letter. This is a disciplinary tool the FDA uses to lay out significant violations of federal requirements. The company has an opportunity to respond and/or provide its plans to correct the issues. The agency might later issue a “close-out letter” to say it has confirmed that issues raised in a previous warning letter were fixed. But that doesn’t always happen.
  • Unacceptable state of compliance. This means inspectors found serious issues at the facility and the agency ultimately recommended official compliance action. In cases like this, the FDA typically pauses the facility’s pending drug approvals. The agency classifies this as “official action indicated.”
  • Some issues found, but no further FDA action. This is very common. It means the FDA found issues but determined the facility can correct them voluntarily. In some cases, inspectors may have recommended a different (potentially more serious) classification, but the agency declined to pursue further enforcement at the time. The agency classifies this as “voluntary action indicated.”
  • Inspector documented issues. Inspectors can file notes summarizing deficiencies observed during an inspection using a 483 form. In some cases, we’re unable to connect a Form 483 to an FDA inspection designation, but we show that an inspector filed this form, perhaps as part of an inspection that was not included in the public inspection dashboard.
  • Acceptable state. This is common and the best possible outcome for an inspection. This means the FDA took no compliance action and ProPublica found no issues documented by inspectors. That doesn’t always mean no issues turned up. Sometimes, inspectors address concerns with management on site that they believe do not need to be documented on a 483. The agency classifies this as “no action indicated.”
There may be additional communications, including about issues being resolved, that are not reflected in our database because they have not been made public.

How Did ProPublica Connect This Information?
We have written an in-depth methodology, but in short, we connected several FDA databases:
  • The Structured Product Labeling database.
  • The National Drug Code Directory.
  • The Electronic Drug Registration and Listing System.
  • Data from the agency’s inspection dashboard.
  • A spreadsheet of facility addresses we sued the FDA for, which connected them to drug application numbers.
  • Form 483 documents we received from a Freedom of Information Act Request.
ProPublica described the app and the methodology used to build it to the FDA, which did not comment. The agency previously told ProPublica that it doesn’t reveal where drugs are made on inspection reports to protect what it deemed confidential commercial information.

How Do I Report Incorrect Information?
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