Center for Drug Evaluation and Research-CDER

The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) performs an essential public health task by making sure that safe and effective drugs are available to improve the health of people in the United States.

As part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), CDER regulates over-the-counter and prescription drugs, including biological therapeutics and generic drugs. This work covers more than just medicines. For example, fluoride toothpaste, antiperspirants, dandruff shampoos and sunscreens are all considered drugs.

Who We Are

CDER Key Officials List

CDER Organization Chart

The CDER Reference Guide

CDER Offices and Divisions

CDER Leadership Bios

What We Do

Protecting America's Health Through Human Drugs

User Fee Reports

Initiatives at CDER

What We've Accomplished

Center For Drug Evaluation and Research History

FDA-TRACK: Agency-wide Program Performance

Drug and Biologic Approval and IND Activity ReportsNew Drugs at FDA: CDER’s New Molecular Entities and New Therapeutic Biological Products

Resources For You

Jobs at the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)

CDER Freedom of Information Documents

Requesting Speakers from CDER

CDERLearn Training and Education

Advisory Committees

Requesting a Co-sponsorship with CDER

CDER Performance Measures and Key Projects

News & Events for Human Drugs

FDA's Labeling Resources for Human Prescription Drugs

Source from FDA