Is generic medicine as safe and effective as their brand-name equivalents?
Yes. All manufacturing and marketing of the generic drugs must be conducted in strict compliance with the guidelines which apply to the original branded product. This ensures the safety and effectiveness of both generic and brand-name prescription medications. The generic drug must meet the same rigid standards as the brand-name drug. An “A-“rating by the FDA means a generic drug is identical, or “bioequivalent,” to a brand-name drug in: Dosage Strength, Quality, Safety and Performance/Medical Use.
