FDA: Food and Drug Administration-administers the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) DEA: Drug Enforcement Administration-under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Justice Department, administers the federal Controlled Substances Act. CMS: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services-responsible for reimbursement policies and procedures for pharmacies and other healthcare providers participating in the Medicare and Medicaid programs FTC:Federal Trade Commission- administers the Federal Trade Commission Act, enforcing unfair business practices and antitrust violations