Why do generic drugs look different from their brand-name equivalents if they have the same active ingredients?
U.S. trademark laws require generic drugs to look different to prevent trademark infringement. While the FDA requires generic drug manufacturers to duplicate the active ingredient of brand-name drugs, generic drug makers can achieve a different look for their drug by adding various inactive ingredients such as colors or flavors.
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