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Unapproved New Drug

Meaning

An Unapproved New Drug is any pharmaceutical agent that has not yet received final authorization from a national regulatory authority, such as the FDA, for marketing and public distribution. This designation applies to compounds still undergoing clinical trials under an Investigational New Drug (IND) application or those being developed for a novel indication. Use of these agents outside of a formal clinical trial setting is strictly prohibited due to unknown safety profiles, efficacy, and manufacturing consistency, underscoring the importance of regulatory oversight in hormonal health.