Strides Pharma Inc receives USFDA closure report for Chestnut Ridge formulations facility

Strides Pharma Inc receives USFDA closure report for Chestnut Ridge formulations facility

By: IPP Bureau

Last updated : February 05, 2026 9:51 am



Inspection included drug device combinations covering our recent filing in nasal sprays domain


Strides Pharma Science Limited (Strides) today announced that Strides Pharma Inc. (SPI), a step-down wholly owned subsidiary of the Company in the USA, has received the USFDA Inspection  Closure Report (Establishment Inspection Report – EIR) for its Formulations Facility located at Chestnut Ridge, New York, USA.

The Facility was inspected by the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) from December 17, 2025 to December 23, 2025. The inspection covered current Good Manufacturing PracƟces (cGMP) and included a pre-approval inspection for Drug-Device Combination capabilities, covering the Company’s recent filing in Nasal Sprays domain.

Based on SPI’s response to the Form 483 that was issued at the conclusion of the inspection, the USFDA has classified the inspection outcome as VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated). The EIRstates that the inspection has been closed.

The Chestnut Ridge facility caters to the U.S. market and manufactures Liquids, Gels, Hormones, Modified Release products and Controlled Substances, supporting several current and future products for the U.S. market. The successful closure of this inspection including Device Combinations further strengthens the Company’s U.S. business and near term growth prospects.

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First Published : February 05, 2026 12:00 am