How are generic drugs approved for use?
All name brand products and generic products are reviewed for safety and effectiveness by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Before a generic drug is approved for use in the United States, its manufacturer must provide proof to the FDA that the product has the identical active chemical compound when compared to the brand name product. In addition, the generic product must meet FDA standards for the amount of active ingredient and speed absorption into the body. When the generic product meets these standards, it is considered equivalent.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews all name brand and generic products for safety and effectiveness. Before a generic drug is approved for use in the United States, the drug company must provide proof to the FDA that the product has the same active ingredient when compared to the brand name product. In addition, the generic product must meet FDA standards for the amount of active ingredient and speed of absorption into the body. When the generic product meets these standards, it is considered equivalent.
