CDER

Medical abbreviation · Medical Research

CDER
Stands forCenter for Drug Evaluation and Research
CategoriesMedical

CDER stands for Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, a medical research abbreviation.

FDA center that regulates prescription and over-the-counter drugs, including generics and most therapeutic biologics such as monoclonal antibodies, overseeing clinical trial applications, approvals, labeling, manufacturing quality and post-marketing safety.

Example: CDER issued a complete response letter citing manufacturing deficiencies.

Usage notes

CDER also oversees drug advertising to health professionals and consumers. Responsibility for many therapeutic biologics moved to CDER from CBER in 2003. Its approval decisions are communicated as approval letters or complete response letters listing deficiencies to fix. Pronounced "SEE-der".

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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.