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Generic Drugs

Internet URL

http://www.fda.gov/downloads/ForConsumers/ByAudience/ForWomen/UCM121876.pdf  

Sponsoring Agency

FDA Office of Women’s Health

Description

A generic drug is a copy of a brand name drug. Generic drugs use the same substances and work the same way in the body as brand name drugs. The FDA requires that both generic and brand name drugs be safe and effective.

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