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21 CFR 312.59: Disposition of unused supply of investigational drug

PART 312-INVESTIGATIONAL NEW DRUG APPLICATION · Subpart D-Responsibilities of Sponsors and Investigators

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Citation 21 CFR 312.59
Section Disposition of unused supply of investigational drug
Part PART 312-INVESTIGATIONAL NEW DRUG APPLICATION
Subpart Subpart D-Responsibilities of Sponsors and Investigators
Subchapter 21 CFR D Drugs Human
Product types cited Drugs, General
Regulation text (excerpt) The sponsor shall assure the return of all unused supplies of the investigational drug from each individual investigator whose participation in the investigation is discontinued or terminated. The sponsor may authorize alternative disposition of unused supplies of the investigational drug provided this alternative disposition does not expose humans to risks from the drug. The sponsor shall maintain written records of any disposition of the drug in accordance with § 312.57.

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