Shares of Aurobindo Pharma slumped more than 5 per cent in the morning trade amid reports that the company has received observations from the US health regulator for one of its Hyderabad units.
According to a media report, the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has issued Form 483 with 9 observations to Aurobindo Pharma’s unit 4 in Hyderabad, citing serious deficiencies in maintaining the manufacturing quality standards.
The stock opened on a weak note at Rs 605.40, then fell to an intra-day low of Rs 590, down 5.46 per cent over its previous closing price. Similarly, on the NSE, the stock opened at Rs 603.10, then fell to an intra-day low of Rs 590, down 5.46 per cent over its last close.
The report added that the FDA representatives had inspected the facility between February 12-20, 2018.
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