Question

the fda protects the us public from ______.
a. drugs smuggled across the border
b. harmful prescription and otc medications
c. paying too much for medicine
d. medications that can form addictions

please select the best answer from the choices provided.

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

The FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) core role includes regulating and ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications, protecting the public from harmful products in this category. Smuggled drugs fall under border control agencies, the FDA does not regulate medication pricing, and while it monitors addictive medications, its broader protection covers all harmful prescription/OTC drugs, not just addictive ones.

Answer:

B. harmful prescription and OTC medications