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Regulation of therapeutic goods
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<p>The regulation of therapeutic goods, defined as drugs and therapeutic devices, varies by jurisdiction. In some countries, such as the United States, they are regulated at the national level by a single agency. In other jurisdictions they are regulated at the <a href="/facts/State_(administrative_division)/NzFQ4vdt">state</a> level, or at both state and national levels by various bodies, as in Australia. </p><p>The primary purpose of therapeutic goods regulation is to protect public health and safety by ensuring that products within its scope meet standards of safety, quality, and efficacy. In most jurisdictions, therapeutic goods must be registered before they are allowed to be sold. There is usually some degree of restriction on the availability of certain therapeutic goods, depending on their risk to consumers. </p>