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What are APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients)?

Understanding the Pharmaceutical Industry The pharmaceutical industry consists of companies that produce medicines, including large corporations and local pharmacies. These medicine producers work closely with other companies in the supply chain, such as packaging, research, and API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) companies.

What are APIs and How They Ensure Medication Safety "API" stands for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient. It is the substance in medication that has a therapeutic effect on the body. For example, Acetyl salicylic acid is an API found in Aspirin. APIs are mainly produced in large production plants located primarily in India and China due to cost-cutting measures by pharma companies. To ensure medication safety, strict regulations govern every step of the API supply chain process from manufacturing to inspection by government authorities or third-party auditors.