
'Hands may be tied': FDA slaps Verrica with 3rd CRL due to problems with contract manufacturer
The FDA has rejected Verrica Pharmaceuticals’ skin disease treatment for a third time — and once again the contract manufacturer is to blame.
The biotech emphasized that the only deficiency in the complete response letter is related to a general reinspection of the CMO, Sterling Pharmaceuticals, and has nothing to do specifically with its drug-device; the rest of the NDA is good to go.
CEO Ted White said the company is “extremely disappointed,” but will keep working toward approval.
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