Pharmaceutical Ingredient
/ˌfɑːrməˈsuːtɪkəl ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A substance that is intended for use in the manufacture of a pharmaceutical product and that becomes an active or inactive component of that product.
The pharmaceutical ingredient was carefully tested for purity before being used in the medication.
Forms
- pharmaceutical ingredient
- pharmaceutical ingredients
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Commentary
Terminology often distinguishes pharmaceutical ingredients from final products; precise identification is critical for regulatory compliance and labeling.
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