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Pharmaceutical Ingredient Sourcing

Meaning

Pharmaceutical Ingredient Sourcing is the specialized process of identifying, evaluating, and procuring the active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and necessary excipients used in the preparation of medications, particularly within the context of compounding. This process demands stringent quality control, including the verification of the supplier’s compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and the rigorous confirmation of the chemical purity, potency, and identity of the raw materials. Reliable sourcing is an absolute prerequisite for ensuring the safety, stability, and therapeutic efficacy of the final drug product.