How Many Drugs Does the FDA Approve Every Year? An Analysis of Recent Trends
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In 2024, the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) approved 50 novel drugs, contributing to a decade-long average of about 47 novel approvals annually. The specific number of therapies fluctuates each year due to numerous influencing factors, which directly impacts the number of drugs the FDA approves every year.
