Allen Chao
Allen Chao
Allen Y. Chao is a Chinese-American businessman who founded Watson Pharmaceuticals and served as Chief Executive Officer from 1984 to 2008 and Chairman...
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While the FDA seeks assurances that we will maintain and continue our quality commitment, we understand that the safety and quality of our products is not at issue.
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We have taken significant steps to expand our product development and manufacturing capabilities in Asia, which will position us to maintain a competitive cost base while continuing to provide a broad portfolio of quality products to our customers.
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This transaction builds upon that existing strategy to expand our brand and generic product offerings.
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Watson is committed to working with the FDA to reach resolution of the issues raised in the letter in a prompt manner. While this is disappointing, we firmly believe that we can address the FDA's issues and gain approval of this product.