Drug Regulatory Agencies

Drug regulatory agencies are government organizations responsible for overseeing the safety, effectiveness, and quality of medicines and healthcare products. They review scientific data from drug developers to approve new medications, ensuring they are safe for public use. They also monitor ongoing safety after approval, manage recalls if needed, and set standards for manufacturing. Examples include the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Their role is to protect public health by ensuring that medications are safe, effective, and of high quality before and after they reach consumers.