Organizations

Organizations

• Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER)

  This Center within FDA regulates biological products for human use under applicable federal laws, including the Public Health Service Act and the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.
• Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)

  The CDER’s primary responsibility is to make sure that safe and effective drugs are available to all in the U. S. As part of the FDA, the CDER helps to regulate over-the-counter and prescription drugs, including biological therapeutics, generic drugs, and other items such as toothpastes and other personal products.
• National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

  The Nationals Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) is the Federal Government’s lead agency for scientific research on the diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine.
• U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP)

  The non-governmental official public standards-setting authority for all prescription and OTC medicines, dietary supplements, and other healthcare products manufactured and sold in the U.S.
• Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)

  A non-profit organization that works closely with healthcare practitioners and institutions, regulatory agencies, professional organizations, and the pharmaceutical industry to provide education about adverse drug events and their prevention.
• Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)

  This organization represents U.S. pharmaceutical industry research and biotechnology companies. It publishes fact sheets, white papers and other publications that include statistical information.

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