Cipla’s Pithampur unit faces setback as 8 USFDA observations lead to 7% dip in company’s stock.

Cipla’s stock price dropped by 7% to Rs 956.20 during intra-day trading on Monday, following the company’s announcement that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had issued a Form 483 containing 8 observations.

The inspection was carried out to evaluate whether Cipla is following the current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) standards.

The report also highlighted the sustainability of Cipla’s current revenue levels in the US.