New Drug Application (NDA)
A New Drug Application (NDA) is a formal proposal submitted to regulatory authorities, like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), by a pharmaceutical company seeking approval to market a new drug. The NDA includes comprehensive data on the drug's safety, effectiveness, and manufacturing process. It is the final step before a drug can be sold to the public. Regulatory reviewers carefully evaluate the information to ensure that the drug meets necessary standards for quality and safety, protecting public health while allowing access to new treatments.
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A New Drug Application (NDA) is a formal request submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by a pharmaceutical company to approve a new medication for sale and use. The NDA includes detailed information about the drug's ingredients, manufacturing process, proposed labeling, and results from clinical trials that demonstrate its safety and effectiveness. The FDA reviews the NDA to ensure that the drug meets all necessary standards before it can be prescribed by doctors and sold to patients. This process helps protect public health by ensuring drugs are properly evaluated.