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In May, three Biologics companies received three FDA inspections in North Carolina, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Biologics companies FDA inspections were the only type of inspections made in North Carolina during May.

Of all the North Carolina companies involved in Biologics, Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center received the most citations from the FDA in May.

The FDA routinely inspects facilities across the nation to determine if the workplaces and their products are compliant with FDA-regulated laws and regulations implemented to improve overall public health. Inspection results are then disclosed publicly for businesses to consistently make smarter business decisions for the future.

The FDA is a government agency primarily responsible for monitoring the manufacturing and distribution of human and animal drugs, biological products, medical supplies and tobacco products for safety quality, according to its website.

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