Regulation of Medications

Regulation of medications involves government agencies, like the FDA in the U.S., overseeing the development, approval, manufacturing, and distribution of drugs to ensure they are safe, effective, and of good quality. This process includes rigorous testing through clinical trials, review of scientific data, and ongoing monitoring once a medication is on the market. The goal is to protect public health by preventing unsafe or ineffective drugs from reaching consumers and ensuring medications meet strict standards of safety and efficacy throughout their lifecycle.