The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.
Why FDA approval is important?
FDA approval is important, because it validates the need for research on how drugs work on children, not just adults. It also allows us the properly determine the appropriate dosage for children, determine the best route of administration, and test for any drug interactions.
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