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Critical Quality Attributes

Meaning

Critical Quality Attributes are the specific, measurable parameters of a therapeutic product or process that must be maintained within a defined range to ensure the desired quality, efficacy, and safety profile, particularly for compounded hormonal preparations. Ensuring the concentration, purity, and stability of bioidentical hormones, for example, are paramount Critical Quality Attributes in personalized endocrinology. Deviations in these attributes can directly impact patient outcomes and the physiological response to hormone replacement therapy. Clinicians rely on these attributes to guarantee predictable therapeutic effects and minimize adverse events in their practice.