Drugs | FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration
The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) ensures that safe and effective drugs are available to improve the health of the people in the United States
How can I stay better informed about drugs?
Try the websites Drugs.com or MedlinePlus. Drugs.com is designed for both consumers and health professionals. The site features FDA Consumer Update articles, videos, and slideshows. Site users …
Find Information about a Drug | FDA
Information on FDA-approved drugs released for sale on the market, such as dosage, side effects, and disposal methods
About Drugs@FDA | FDA
Information about FDA-approved brand name and generic prescription and over-the-counter human drugs and biological therapeutic products.
Drugs | FDA
Consumer articles about over-the-counter and prescription drugs.
Information for Consumers and Patients | Drugs | FDA
Drug Information for Patients and Consumers Biosimilars Basics for Patients Using Fat-Dissolving Injections That Are Not FDA Approved Can Be Harmful What You Should Know about Eye Drops …
Drug Safety and Availability | FDA
Information for consumers and health professionals on new drug warnings and other safety information, drug label changes, and shortages of medically necessary drug products.
Drug Approvals and Databases | FDA
Sep 24, 2025 · CDER highlights key Web sites. Web page provides quick links to everything from acronyms to wholesale distributor and third-party logistics providers reporting.
Approved Drugs: Questions and Answers | FDA
How is a medicine approved by FDA? Drug companies seeking approval to sell a drug in the United States must test it. First, the drug company or sponsor performs laboratory and animal tests to ...
Finding and Learning about Side Effects (adverse reactions)
Learning about Side Effects -- From Minor to Life Threatening -- Unwanted or Unexpected Drug Reactions