Moneycontrol PRO
HomeNewsBusinessCompaniesBiocon's Vizag API plant clears US FDA inspection, shares up

Biocon's Vizag API plant clears US FDA inspection, shares up

Biocon on Monday said it received zero observations for its active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) plant in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

September 18, 2017 / 17:53 IST
     
     
    26 Aug, 2025 12:21
    Volume
    Todays L/H
    More

    Biocon on Monday said it received zero observations for its active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) plant in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

    The plant was inspected from September 11-15, 2017.

    “The successful audit of this facility reflects our strong commitment to cGMP compliance at our manufacturing facilities,” Biocon said in a statement.

    Biocon has acquired the manufacturing unit from Acacia Lifesciences in October 2015.

    The unit manufactures advanced intermediates of active pharma ingredients (APIs) useful in vertically integrating oncology-related abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) filings of Biocon in the future and for supply to third-party customers.

    Shares of Biocon rose 2.94 percent to close at Rs 357.05 on BSE, the benchmark Sensex gained 0.47 percent to end at 32,423.76 points.

    Viswanath Pilla
    Viswanath Pilla is a business journalist with 14 years of reporting experience. Based in Mumbai, Pilla covers pharma, healthcare and infrastructure sectors for Moneycontrol.
    first published: Sep 18, 2017 05:53 pm

    Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!

    Subscribe to Tech Newsletters

    • On Saturdays

      Find the best of Al News in one place, specially curated for you every weekend.

    • Daily-Weekdays

      Stay on top of the latest tech trends and biggest startup news.

    Advisory Alert: It has come to our attention that certain individuals are representing themselves as affiliates of Moneycontrol and soliciting funds on the false promise of assured returns on their investments. We wish to reiterate that Moneycontrol does not solicit funds from investors and neither does it promise any assured returns. In case you are approached by anyone making such claims, please write to us at grievanceofficer@nw18.com or call on 02268882347
    CloseOutskill Genai