Understanding the Numbers: How many approved drugs are on the market?
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there are over 20,000 distinct prescription drug products available for marketing in the United States, yet this number is a moving target and represents a much more complex reality than a single count can capture. Understanding how many approved drugs are on the market requires distinguishing between active ingredients and the numerous product variations available.
