Selection and justification of regulatory starting materials

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A regulatory starting material (RSM) is the registered point at which drug substance manufacturing under good manufacturing practice (GMP) begins. RSMs are defined, isolated materials that are required to meet the general principles outlined in ICH Q11. This article provides guidance for small molecules in selecting and justifying starting materials from a risk-based perspective.

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