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Not that it's really an issue since water used in drug formulations are not treated with chloramine disinfectants. But usage of those disinfectants can contribute to nitrosamines in some drugs, which no one wants.
Incredibly unlikely (impossible?) taking a drug with chloramine disinfected water, don't worry.
There are way more nitrosamines in a thin slice of cured meat than any drug had before the regulations were put in place.
Interesting, I've never really thought about that, makes sense though. Also looks like decent amounts potentially (~0-84 ug/kg).
Surprising when they're usually only allowed in the single digit ppm range in pharmaceuticals, and many have been recalled due to nitrosamines.