Generic drugs are just as effective as brand-name versions, with identical active ingredients and FDA-approved bioequivalence. The main differences are cost and appearance - not safety or performance.
Consumer language guides help patients understand that generic drugs are just as safe and effective as brand-name versions. Learn how plain language, visuals, and pharmacist advice can reduce confusion and increase adherence.
Learn how to identify authorized generics by checking packaging, NDC codes, and labeling. Discover how they differ from brand-name and traditional generics, why they matter, and how to verify them using FDA resources.
Discover how generic drugs go from FDA approval via an ANDA to your pharmacy shelf - the hidden steps, delays, and negotiations that make affordable medicine possible.