Prior to the FD&C Act, pharmaceutical companies were not required to provide proof of drug safety or a disclosure of all active ingredients. Since then, all new drugs undergo an intensive review process by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and ever-evolving guidance and regulations ensure that both new drugs and those with updated characteristics, such as dosing, delivery, and expanded indications, are safe and effective for the intended populations. A gap remains, however, for drug investigations including and targeted for children of varying ages.

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