The fda protects the us public from
a. drugs smuggled across the border
b. harmful prescription and otc medications
c. paying too much for medicine
d. medications that can form addictions

The FDA protects the US public from (B) harmful prescription and OTC medications. The FDA stands for Food and Drug Administration is not concerned at all about the cost of drugs, only the safety aspects. The FDA is also not concerned about addictions as most drugs can form addictions depending on the frequency and requirement for taking. The one thing that the FDA can control is if the drugs are harmful to humans. Controlling this ensures that the public remains safe.

Answer lack of education;                   lack of protection                  lfailure of getting tested