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Pharmaceuticals and Medical Device Agency (PMDA)

/ˈfɑrməˈsutɪkəlz ænd ˈmɛdəkəl dɪˈvaɪs ˈeɪʤənsi (pi-ɛm-di-eɪ)/

Definition

An independent administrative institution responsible for ensuring the safety, efficacy and quality of pharmaceuticals and medical devices in Japan. Similar to the FDA in the U.S.

Source: Pharmaceuticals and Medical Device Agency (PMDA)

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