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Novartis Suspends Ops at OTC Facility

Quality problems lead to shutdown, recalls, $120 million charge, group-wide review

By: Gil Roth

President, Pharma & Biopharma Outsourcing Association

Novartis Consumer Health Inc. (NCH) has recalled several over-the-counter products in the U.S., suspended operations at its Lincoln, NE facility, and taken a $120 million charge due to quality issues. NCH began a voluntary recall in the U.S. of certain configurations of Excedrin and NoDoz products, as well as Bufferin and Gas-X Prevention. In a press statement, the company said the recall is “a precautionary measure, because the products may contain stray tablets, capsules, or caplets fro...

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