FDA Goes Straight To Final Guidance For Generic Chloroquine
Allows Quick Coronavirus Response As Agency Also Issues Hydroxychloroquine Guidance
Executive Summary
Product-specific guidances for generic versions of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine have been issued by the FDA. Final guidance for chloroquine has been published without a draft version due to the need for speedy action amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
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