Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient
/ˈæktɪv ˌfɑːrməˈsuːtɪkəl ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The substance in a pharmaceutical drug responsible for the intended therapeutic effect, regulated under drug, safety, and patent law.
The manufacturer disclosed the composition of the active pharmaceutical ingredient to comply with regulatory standards.
Forms
- active pharmaceutical ingredient
- active pharmaceutical ingredients
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Commentary
In legal contexts, emphasis is placed on regulatory compliance, patent protections, and disclosure obligations concerning active pharmaceutical ingredients.
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