Which government agency has control over which prescription or OTC drugs may be used for therapy?

1. The Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER)
2. The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN)
3. The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)
4. The National Institutes of Health (NIH)


Correct Answer: 3

Rationale 1: The Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) regulates the use of biologics, including serums, vaccines, and products found in the bloodstream.
Rationale 2: The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) regulates use of herbal products and dietary supplements.
Rationale 3: The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) has powerful control over whether prescription drugs and OTC drugs may be used for therapy.
Rationale 4: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) do not have control over prescription or OTC drugs.

Global Rationale: The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) has powerful control over whether prescription drugs and OTC drugs may be used for therapy. The Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) regulates the use of biologics, including serums, vaccines, and products found in the bloodstream. The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) regulates use of herbal products and dietary supplements. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) do not have control over prescription or OTC drugs.

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