What is a generic Drug?
A Generic drug is produced once the patent of a new drug has expired. It is the same as the original in virtually everyway.
How are generic drugs regulated?
Generic drugs are regulated by the FDA and must be tested and approved by them before production and afterwards.
Is my generic drug made by the same company as the brand name version? Possibly 50% of all generics are made by the company which developed the original drug.
Are Generic drugs made in the same standard facilities as brand drugs?
Yes all facilities must meet FDA standards.
Why do the branded and generic version of a drug look different?
Trademark laws do not allow generic versions to look like other drugs on the market so coloring, size and shape etc may be different but they still act in the same way as the difference is in the inactive ingredients.
What is bioequivalence?
If a generic drug is bioequivalent to the original it means the generic drug works in exactly the same way. It releases the same amount of the same active ingredient in to the blood stream over the same time period as the original.
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