Agencies & Regulatory
WHO
World Health OrganizationUnited Nations agency specialized in international public health, guidelines, and disease surveillance.
Clinical & Prescription Reference Dictionary
Medical & Prescription Abbreviations
Decipher prescription instructions (b.i.d., p.o., PRN), laboratory diagnostic panels (CBC, HbA1c, eGFR), clinical acronyms (COPD, GERD, STEMI), and vital sign indicators.
Agencies & Regulatory
CDSCO
Central Drugs Standard Control OrganizationIndia's national regulatory body for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and clinical trials.
Agencies & Regulatory
FDA
Food and Drug AdministrationUnited States federal agency responsible for protecting public health through the safety of drugs, foods, and biologics.
Agencies & Regulatory
EMA
European Medicines AgencyEuropean Union agency responsible for the scientific evaluation and supervision of medicines.
Agencies & Regulatory
OTC
Over-The-CounterMedicines sold directly to a consumer without a prescription from a healthcare professional.
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