The Drug Approval Process is a series of steps that a new medication must go through before it can be sold to the public. It typically begins with laboratory research and animal testing to assess safety and effectiveness. If successful, the drug's developer submits an application to regulatory agencies like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for review. Once the application is submitted, the agency evaluates the data from clinical trials involving human participants. This includes assessing the drug's benefits and risks. If the review is favorable, the drug is approved for public use, allowing it to be prescribed by healthcare professionals.