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Opinion|Videos|August 9, 2024

Understanding Prescription Digital Therapeutics: Definition, FDA Review and Clinical Impact

Arwen Podesta, MD, defines what prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) are, describes how they differ from nonprescription digital health tools, and details the FDA review process for PDTs.

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Can you define what prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) are and describe how they differ from nonprescription digital health tools?

What is the FDA review process for PDTs, and how is it different from the review process for prescription drugs and medical devices? How does FDA authorization of a PDT factor into clinical decision-making about a treatment?

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