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Certificate of Analysis (CofA)

Meaning

A Certificate of Analysis, commonly referred to as a CofA, is a formal, authenticated document issued by a quality assurance department that certifies a product meets its predetermined specifications. In the hormonal health and pharmaceutical space, the CofA is a critical regulatory tool confirming the identity, purity, potency, and composition of active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished products. This document provides a transparent record of testing results, ensuring that the compound a patient receives is exactly what was prescribed and adheres to stringent quality standards. Reviewing the CofA is a necessary step for clinical confidence in compounding pharmacies and raw material suppliers.