A designation granted by FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research following completion of a drug development program consisting of extensive pre-clinical trials, rigorous placebo-controlled clinical studies, numerous safety studies and submission of a new drug application. FDA drug approval guides correct dosing, safety, and efficacy of new compounds for medical use. Demonstration of product consistency is also required for FDA approval.
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Drug Diversion
Drug diversion is a medical and legal concept involving the illegal movement, adulteration, marketing, or transfer of any legal controlled substance anywhere within the supply chain; from manufacturer to end user.