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FDA-Approved

A medication reviewed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for safety, efficacy, and manufacturing quality.

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An FDA-approved drug has cleared randomized clinical trials and ongoing manufacturing inspections. The label is enforceable and changes through regulated processes. Compounded medications, OTC supplements, and gray-market products are not FDA-approved, even if their active ingredient is.