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The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) ensures that safe and effective drugs are available to improve the health of the people in the United States

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Regulating and Approving Drugs Video Series

FDA uses science and data to ensure that approved drugs are of a high quality, safe, and effective. Learn more about the FDA’s role in reviewing, approving, and monitoring drugs in the latest videos that are now available in Spanish.

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Drugs@FDA

Find information about most FDA-approved prescription, generic, and over-the-counter drug products.

Drug Shortages

Find information about drug shortages caused by manufacturing and quality problems, delays, and discontinuations.

Orange Book

The Orange Book identifies drug products approved by FDA on the basis of safety and effectiveness.

News

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FDA to hold meeting about increasing access to nonprescription drugs

Public meeting will focus on opportunities to improve access

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Pictured are some of the hyaluronic acid products found to contain hidden drug ingredients. Using these unapproved products can lead to severe health issues and hospitalization.

Hidden ingredients pose risks in some hyaluronic acid products

Using the unapproved products can lead to severe health issues and hospitalization
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This year marks the 30th anniversary of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Clinical Pharmacology.

Office of Clinical Pharmacology 2025 annual report now available

Report outlines achievements and activities in science and innovation

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Upcoming Drug-related Events

Priority Areas & Initiatives

Opioids

Reducing the impact of opioid misuse and abuse

Generics

Ensuring access to safe, affordable, and effective generic drugs

Warning Letters

Warning and Notice of Violation Letters to Pharmaceutical Companies

Guidances

FDA's current thinking on drug development and review activities

Drug Shortages

Search the database, learn about root causes and potential solutions

Resources

Information for consumers, health professionals, and industry

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