Drugs
Understanding Generic Drugs
Generic drugs are important options that allow greater access to health care for all Americans. They are copies of brand-name drugs and are the same as those brand name drugs in dosage form, safety, strength, route of administration, quality, performance characteristics and intended use.
Health care professionals and consumers can be assured that FDA approved generic drug products have met the same rigid standards as the innovator drug. All generic drugs approved by FDA have the same high quality, strength, purity and stability as brand-name drugs. And, the generic manufacturing, packaging, and testing sites must pass the same quality standards as those of brand name drugs.
News and Alerts
FDA approves first generic Lexapro to treat depression and anxiety disorder FDA Approves First Generic Enoxaparin Sodium Injection FDA Approves First Generic Effexor Extended Release Capsules to Treat Major Depressive Disorder FDA Approves First Generic Versions of Two Drugs for the Treatment of Hypertension FDA Approves First Generic Tamsulosin to Treat Enlarged Prostate Gland