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.
Resources for Health Care Professionals
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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.
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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.