Generic drugs must meet the same safety, quality, and strength standards as brand-name drugs. Learn how the FDA ensures bioequivalence, manufacturing consistency, and precise dosing through rigorous testing and inspections.
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The Hatch-Waxman Act of 1984 created the modern system for generic drugs in the U.S., cutting approval costs by 90% and making life-saving medications affordable. It balanced innovation with access-and changed health care forever.
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