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  1. FDA Drug Info Rounds Video

Definition of a Drug (April 2017)

Whether a product is regulated as a drug, a cosmetic, or both under the law is determined by a product's intended use. FDA Drug Info Rounds pharmacists discuss the key differences between a drug and a cosmetic.


 


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