Generic Drugs: Questions & Answers | FDA
Generic Drug Facts At-a-glance information on generic medicines, including why they may look different or cost less than brand-name medicines.
Generic Drug Facts | FDA
Nov 1, 2021 · Generic drugs: Get the facts. Consumer-friendly text and graphics provide a few facts about generic drug approval, quality, and performance.
Generic Drugs | FDA
Mar 13, 2025 · Understanding generic drugs. Consumer-friendly information on the safe and effective use of generic drugs.
First Generic Drug Approvals | FDA
Oct 23, 2025 · FDA considers first generics to be important to public health, and prioritizes review of these submissions.
FDA Roundup: March 4, 2025
Mar 4, 2025 · On Monday, the FDA approved the first generics of Xarelto (rivaroxaban), 2.5 mg, tablets to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in adult patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) …
Complex Generics News | FDA
Nov 22, 2024 · Generics of complex brand name drugs (i.e., reference listed drugs) can be more difficult to develop. As such, a complex drug may be less likely to have an available generic.
Overview & Basics | FDA
Sep 16, 2025 · The FDA Office of Generic Drugs follows a rigorous review process to make sure that, compared to the brand-name (or innovator) medications, the proposed generic medications: Contain …
FDA List of Authorized Generic Drugs
The FDA List of Authorized Generics page answers what an authorized generic is and how it differs from a traditional generic. An authorized generic is used to describe an approved brand name drug ...
This list of authorized generic drugs (AGs) was created from a manual review of FDA’s database of annual reports submitted to the FDA since January 1, 1999 by sponsors of new drug applications ...
The Center for Research on Complex Generics | FDA
Jun 2, 2024 · FDA awards a 5-year grant to the University of Maryland and the University of Michigan to establish a Center for Research on Complex Generics (CRCG).