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Center for Drugs Evaluation and Research (CDER)

Center for Drugs Evaluation and Research (CDER)

CDER performs an essential public health task by ensuring that safe and effective drugs are available to improve the health of people in the US. CDER regulates OTC and prescription drugs, including biological therapeutics and generic drugs.