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CASTRO VALLEY ADULT AND CAREER EDUCATION CMA PROGRAM. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA). A division of the Department of Health and Human Services of the Federal Government. FUNCTIONS: Approve new prescription drugs before they are marketed
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CASTRO VALLEY ADULT AND CAREER EDUCATIONCMA PROGRAM FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION(FDA) • A division of the Department of Health and Human Services of the Federal Government. • FUNCTIONS: • Approve new prescription drugs before they are marketed • Monitor safety of drugs and devices on the market • Approve and monitor Over the Counter (OTC) drugs • Monitor food Safety • Oversee drug or device recalls
FDA APPROVED OTC DRUGS MUST MEET FOLLOWING TESTS: Benefits must outweigh risks Potential for misuse and abuse should be low Can be used to treat patient-diagnosed conditions Can be adequately labeled Health personnel not needed for safe and effective use Drug is safe when used according to labeled directions
FDA MED-GUIDES *Provides patient information for high-risk drugs Includes: > Storage information > Potential drug interactions > Side effects > Warnings > Contra-indications
CLASS ASSIGNMENT Obtain drug name to research Go to FDA website: www.FDA.gov 3. Click on CDER section 4. Select assigned drug from drop-down menu 5. Answer questions on sheet for assigned drug