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Does the FDA control advertisements for all drugs?

April 26, 2017advertisements CONTROL drugs fda

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Does the FDA control advertisements for all drugs?

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• No. The FDA does not oversee the advertising of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is responsible for regulating OTC drug ads. The FDA regulates advertising only for prescription drugs. We also oversee the advertising for certain kinds of medical devices, such as hearing aids, the lasers used in LASIK procedures, and contact lenses.