The Curious Case of Mylan-Morgantown: What's Behind the "Red Screen"?

July 29, 2009
If you're trying to make sense of the news coming out of Morgantown in regards to allegations of quality issues at Mylan's facility, here is a quick chronology of recent events:

July 26: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette publishes an investigative article, reporting on how Mylan workers had systematically ignored quality control checks and “red screen” alarms.

If you're trying to make sense of the news coming out of Morgantown in regards to allegations of quality issues at Mylan's facility, here is a quick chronology of recent events:

July 26: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette publishes an investigative article, reporting on how Mylan workers had systematically ignored quality control checks and “red screen” alarms.

A sidebar story details the red screen activity.

July 26-27: Mylan asks FDA to visit Morgantown facility; FDA visits immediately and finds, in Mylan’s words, that “baseless accusations in the article were unfounded.”

The Associated Press runs a story citing FDA sources, who say that the investigation is ongoing and that no conclusions have been formed as of yet.

July 29: Mylan issues press release saying it has “enhanced” its executive team.

Stay tuned . . . 

--PWT

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