1.12 : 약물 통제 협회: 규제 기관 및 그 영향

Drug control governance involves global regulatory bodies that standardize and control the safety and efficacy of pharmaceuticals, as well as prevent illegal drug use and trafficking.

Regulatory bodies, such as the US Food and Drug Administration and the European Medicines Agency in the European Union, oversee pharmaceutical and drug control.

Regulatory bodies help control the use and distribution of certain substances like cannabis and opioids by classifying them into schedules based on their abuse potential and medical utility.

Some may also influence drug pricing and public healthcare access, particularly in countries with government-regulated healthcare systems. One example is the approval of advancements in procedures like catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation.

The decisions and actions of regulatory bodies can have a significant impact on public health.