Question

the food and drug administration (fda) is the agency that regulates the development and sale of drugs in the united states.

true
false

Explanation:

Identify the regulatory agency

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the federal agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

Evaluate the agency's mandate

The FDA is responsible for protecting public health by regulating the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices.

Determine the statement's truth value

Since the FDA regulates both the development (clinical trials, approval process) and sale (marketing, distribution) of drugs in the United States, the statement is correct.

Answer:

• TRUE (Correct answer)
• FALSE