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U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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U.S. federal agency responsible for regulating drugs and medical devices

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Key metrics · each point sourced

Parameter Count
6months_priority_review
Jun 15, 2026source
Ai Devices Cleared
1350devices
Feb 3, 2026source
Drug Approvals
17drugs
Jan 20, 2026⚠ sources conflictsource
Approval Decisions
32decisions
Jan 20, 2026source
Ai Device Authorizations
250devices
Sep 1, 2025source
Total Ai Devices Authorized
1247count
Jun 30, 2025source
Cardiology Ai Algorithms Total
116algorithms
May 1, 2025source
Ai Algorithms Cleared May 2025
39algorithms
May 1, 2025source
Accelerated Approvals
11drugs
Jan 1, 2025source
Approved Car T Products
7products
Jan 1, 2025source
Approved Gene Therapies Global
36products
Jan 1, 2025source
Approved Non Modified Cell Therapies
71products
Jan 1, 2025source
Biologics Approved
12biologics
Jan 1, 2025source
Fast Track Designations
18drugs
Jan 1, 2025source
First In Class Drugs
20drugs
Jan 1, 2025source
New Molecular Entities Approved
34NMEs
Jan 1, 2025source
Novel Drugs Approved
46drugs
Jan 1, 2025source
Oncology Approvals
50treatments
Jan 1, 2025source

Stated objectives

Evaluate appropriate regulatory pathway for CBD products beyond existing food and dietary supplement frameworks

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Reduce lead in fruit-based baby foods

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target: 10 ppb by 2025-01-01 00:00:00stated

Reduce lead in root vegetables and dry infant cereals

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target: 20 ppb by 2025-01-01 00:00:00stated

Complete regulatory review of TransCon CNP with PDUFA target action date

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by 2026-02-28 00:00:00stated

FDA supports AI-based medical devices and healthcare digitization programs to accelerate AI integration in U.S. healthcare

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FDA aims to accelerate regenerative medicine advancement through expedited approval pathways while maintaining rigorous safety and efficacy standards

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Speed up the development of safe, effective, and innovative medical devices critical to public health through the TPLC Advisory Program Pilot

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Review CagriSema regulatory application for weight management

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by 2026-01-01 00:00:00stated

Expedite development and review timelines of drugs that demonstrate potential to treat serious conditions through Fast Track designation program

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Set daily sodium intake target for food categories including salad dressings

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target: 2750 mg daily, 220 mg per serving for salad dressings by 2025-01-01 00:00:00stated

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