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In this section: Resources | Drugs

Information for Health Care Professionals | Drugs

Health care professionals play a critical role in ensuring safe and effective medication use. The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) provides compressive resources to support informed prescribing decisions.

Prescribe with Confidence

FDA launched a campaign to help primary health care providers recognize and treat opioid use disorder through free training, firsthand testimonials, and other helpful resources.

Drug Databases and Repositories

Search FDA's databases and data repositories for more drug information.

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Drug Safety Information

Find data and resources that assess the benefits and potential risks of medications you prescribe to your patients.

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Cancer Drug Approvals & Updates

Review approvals and drug label updates notifications for oncology (cancer) and hematology (blood) malignancies.

DailyMed

DailyMed puts crucial drug information at your fingertips, promoting patient safety and successful treatment outcomes.

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CDERLearn

Continuing education (CE) and training opportunities for health care professionals and academia from CDER.

Information for Your Patients

Review resources for your patients about specific drugs, buying medicine safely, and using medicine safely.

FDALabel

The FDALabel database offers detailed drug labels for FDA-approved medications, including reported side effects and clinical trial results.

Bad Ad Program

Uncertain about a misleading prescription drug ad? Report it here! Help ensure patients get the full picture for safe and effective treatment.

Prescription Drug Promotion Research

Learn about ongoing efforts to improve the transparency of prescription drug promotion for healthcare professionals.

Drug Development & Approval Process

Curious about the FDA's process? Explore the development, science, steps, and commitment to public health.

Generic Drug Approval Process

Learn about how we review generic drug data to ensure it is as effective as the brand name.

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