Pharma Eyes Tax-Free Zone for Cholesterol Production
Published Date: 2/19/2025
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Piramal Pharma in Philadelphia wants to start making new cholesterol medicine products inside Foreign-Trade Zone 35, which could save them money on import taxes. The government is asking the public to share their thoughts by March 31, 2025. This move helps Piramal grow while keeping costs down and boosting local production.
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