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Amphastar subsidiary IMS receives FDA warning letter for CGMP violations at South El Monte facility
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Warning letter dated July 2, 2026, follows December 2025 FDA inspection of IMS's South El Monte, CA facility.
- Cites violations of current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) regulations for finished pharmaceuticals.
- FDA does not direct IMS to cease or restrict products from the facility; no further recall required at this time.
- IMS must submit initial response within 15 working days and provide a risk assessment and remediation plan.
- Company is evaluating impact; additional regulatory or legal action possible if deficiencies are not resolved.