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Learn About FDA Patient Engagement
Engage with FDA! Our mission is to improve public health. We can’t do it without you: the patients, caregivers, and advocates. We want to hear directly from you and learn about your experiences, preferences and needs as they relate to FDA-regulated medical products.
Patients Ask FDA
Ask a question or request a meeting with FDA.
Report a Drug or Medical Device Issue to FDA
Report a safety concern or negative event with an FDA-regulated medical product using FDA’s information and event reporting program, MedWatch.
Submit Comments to FDA on Pending Regulatory Policies
Share your knowledge and expertise with FDA to make your voice heard regarding pending regulatory policies.
Contact the Public Engagement Staff
Connect with FDA’s Public Engagement Staff directly. We help patients become more informed and involved in FDA regulatory decisions related to medical products.
FDA Drug Approvals
Get information about FDA-approved brand name and generic prescription and over-the-counter human drugs and biological therapeutic products.
FDA Device Approvals
Find information about what the device is, how it works, when it can be used, and when it should not be used.
FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawls, & Safety Alerts
Review information gathered from press releases and other public notices about recalls, withdrawls, and safety alerts of FDA-regulated products.
Expanded Access: Information for Patients
Learn about expanded access, including information about the expanded access process, what FDA considers, and what costs may be involved.
Learn about Expanded Access and other Treatment Options
Learn about treatment options for when a patient does not respond to current approved treatments.
Patients Matter Video Series
Watch short videos developed to inform patients and other stakeholders about FDA patient initiatives and patient engagement efforts.
When a Patient Speaks: Testimonials from FDA Patient Representatives
Watch short videos where FDA Patient Representatives share what it means to serve in their unique role.
Patient Listening Sessions
Patients, caregivers, advocates and community representatives can share their experiences, perspectives, and needs related to their health or a disease by talking directly with FDA staff.
About the Public Engagement Staff
Learn more about FDA’s Public Engagement Staff. We help patients become more informed and involved in FDA regulatory decisions related to medical products.
About FDA Advisory Committees
Learn more about why and how FDA advisory committees weigh the available scientific evidence and provide scientific advice on the safety, effectiveness, and appropriate use of FDA regulated products.
About Rare Diseases
Learn more about rare diseases and how FDA supports the development of treatments for rare diseases.
FDA Advisory Committee Calendar
FDA Meetings, Conferences and Workshops
CDER (Drugs) Meetings, Conferences and Workshops
CBER (Biologics) Meetings, Conferences and Workshops
CDRH (Medical Devices) Meetings, Conferences and Workshops
Contact the FDA Public Engagement Staff
Public Engagement Staff
Office of External Affairs
Office of the Commissioner
Food and Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Ave WO32-5367
Silver Spring, MD 20993
United States
publicengagement@fda.hhs.gov
Hours Available
Public Engagement Staff
Patients Ask FDA Contact Form
Submit a question or meeting request through the Request to Connect webform
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