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Taking Medicines
Frequently Asked Questions
21. How can doctors be sure new drugs work
as they should?
The Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, is the federal agency
responsible for making sure that foods and cosmetics are safe, and
that drugs and medical devices are safe and effective. The FDA
requires that new drugs be tested in clinical trials before they
are put on the market.
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