Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry

Investigational New Drug (IND): The FDA program which allows an investigator (such as a pharmaceutical manufacturer) to ship a drug not yet approved for sale across state lines. This is often required before clinical trials can begin.

	Without an IND application, an investigational drug cannot be shipped across state lines (for example from California to Nevada).
	With an approved IND application, an investigational drug can be shipped across state lines.