Food and Drug Administration Center for Drug Evaluation and Research CDER Center for Drug Evaluation and Research Center for Drug Evaluation and Research The center within the Food and Drug Administration that assures the safety and effectiveness of drugs that are made available to improve the health of people in the United States. It regulates over-the-counter and prescription drugs, including biological therapeutics and generic drugs. Center_for_Drug_Evaluation_and_Research C82669 Professional or Occupational Group C2826368