To
make sure your generic drug meets your approval,
it first has to get ours.
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format.
When FDA approves your generic drugs, it ensures they are safe
and effective. All generic drugs are put through a rigorous,
multi-step approval process. From quality and performance to
manufacturing and labeling, everything must meet FDA's high
standards. We make it tough to become a generic drug in America so
it's easy for you to feel confident. Visit www.fda.gov/cder/
or call 1-888-INFO-FDA to learn more.
Generic Drugs: Safe. Effective. FDA Approved.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Food and Drug Administration
http://www.fda.gov/cder
Consumer Education: Generic Drugs
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Date created: October 9, 2003  |
