An authorized generic is different from a generic drug, according to the FDA, because it’s the “exact same drug product” as a branded drug, just without the brand name on the label. A ...
The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Hikma Pharmaceuticals’ generic version of Novo Nordisk’s diabetes drug, Victoza, clearing the way for the launch of another copy of the ...
“This bipartisan legislation will promote generic drug competition and improve patient access to lower-cost medications,” said Senator Collins. “By reaffirming the so-called ‘skinny label’ pathway, ...
Azopt is available as the generic drug brinzolamide. A generic contains an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. A generic is considered just as safe and effective as the ...
A generic drug is considered to be as safe and effective as the original drug. And generics tend to cost less than brand-name drugs. If your doctor has prescribed Gilenya and you’re interested ...
Here’s more about this cheaper Viagra alternative and whether it’s as effective as the brand-name drug. (Spoiler: It is.) While generic sildenafil and Viagra are equally safe and effective ...