FDA (Food And Drug Administration) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is FDA (Food And Drug Administration)? The FDA is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that ensures the safety and efficacy of drugs and medical devices by regulating their availability or distribution. Using evidence of safety, efficacy, or equivalence as established in clinical trials and studies, the FDA approves the market release of medical devices and drugs.

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