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Emergency Use Authorization

Noun

An authorization granted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration during a public health emergency that allows for the use of a drug or other medical product prior to its full approval

Especially during a shortage, much of the red tape needs to be cut away, much as formal review processes for new vaccines and drugs gave way to Emergency Use Authorizations during the pandemic.

Sanskrit equivalent

आपत्कालीनप्रयोगानुज्ञा

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