Agencies And Purposes Of Agencies Flashcards
Which act created the FDA
1906 Pure Food and Drug Act
Main Purpose of the FDA
Consumer protection in regard to food and drugs
FDA protects public health by ensuring the safety and efficacy of what 5 things
- Drugs (vet and human)
- Biologic medications
- Medical Devices
- Cosmetics
- Food supply (supplements fall under this)
Purpose of Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)
Ensure safe and effective drugs are available to patients without risk (think phases)
In phase 1 trials who is treated
1st time for use in humans. - younger healthy volunteers who may not have the sickness the drug is used to treat
How many people are used in a phase one trial?
A few dozen to no more than 100
What percent of drugs pass through phase 1?
70% move to phase 2
What info is gathered during phase 1
Pharmacokinetics (absorption distribution metabolism and elimination)
Ultimately finding out effects on humans
First phase where drug efficacy is tested
Phase 2
Who gets the medication in Phase 2
Patients who have the disease
How many people in a phase 2 trial
100s of patients but less than 1000
Explain the phase 2 trial
Randomized controlled trials with a control group getting placebo or standard of care
Side effects and tolerability are observed
Monitored for safety and efficacy
How many people in a phase 3 trial
Up to 3000
Where are phase 3 trials conducted
Across the country or across the world (multi centered)
What is the last phase prior to being released to the general public for sale
Phase 3
What specific things are found in phase 3?
- Specific dosing
- Specific indication
- Package insert and labeling for the drug
When is phase 4 conducted?
Post marketing
Who still monitors safety and efficacy during phase 4?
FDA and CDER
How many patients in phase 4?
Tens of thousands or possibly more
In which phase can long term use data be obtained
Phase 4
I’m which pase are rare side effects usually identified
Phase 4