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Contamination Control Strategy (CCS)

Meaning

In the context of pharmaceutical and clinical product safety, a Contamination Control Strategy (CCS) is a comprehensive, risk-based plan to prevent the introduction, growth, and spread of microbiological, particulate, and pyrogen contamination. This systematic approach involves a detailed assessment of all critical control points within a manufacturing or compounding environment, from raw material sourcing to the final product. A robust CCS is essential for ensuring the sterility and purity of all injectable or oral preparations, especially in the realm of compounded bioidentical hormones and peptide therapies. It is a mandatory regulatory requirement to protect patient safety and product efficacy.