Understanding the Benefits and Risks of Pharmaceuticals: Workshop Summary

by Forum on Drug Discovery Development and, Institute of Medicine, Board on Health Sciences Policy, et al.

All pharmaceutical products have inherent risks, and their use involves trade-offs between their therapeutic benefits and their risks. However, the public has a limited understanding of the benefits and risks of drugs, and many individuals believe that drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) carry no risks. The FDA is responsible for evaluating and balancing the potential risks of drugs with their potential benefits. Assessing,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309107385
• ISBN13: 9780309107389
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 98 Pages