Experimental drug

An experimental drug is a drug that is not FDA licensed for use in humans, or as a treatment for a particular condition (NLM)

Currently being studied[edit | edit source]

A substance that has been tested in a laboratory and has gotten approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be tested in people.

Emergency use[edit | edit source]

A drug may be approved by the FDA for use in one disease or condition but be considered experimental or investigational in other diseases or conditions called Emergency use authorization (EUA).

Other names[edit | edit source]

Also called investigational drug. (NCI)

See also[edit | edit source]

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