Overview of our role regulating and approving drugs | Video series
Learn how we use science and data to ensure their safety, quality and efficacy
What is FDA’s role in regulating drugs?
We oversee prescription, generic, biosimilars, and over-the-counter drugs. But what is our role when it comes to drug regulation?
How does the FDA approve new drugs?
Prescription drugs go through many steps and phases before they’re approved by us. What does this process look like from beginning to end?
What does the FDA do after drugs are approved?
Based on real-time information we receive from patients, drug manufacturers, and healthcare professionals, we may make recommendations to update the drug labeling.