UCSF School of Pharmacy

Governmental Agencies

If your writing mentions the Federal Drug Administration, be aware that people outside of the United States don't necessarily know what the FDA is nor will they necessarily care what they dictate. How does your information apply to governmental agencies outside the US?

If you don't want to broaden the scope of your discussion, at least reword your writing so that it is not centered on the United States. Present how things are done in the US as one example of many rather than the only way.

Go To: Usage Details or Content Style or Style Guide