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Generic Drug Approval Standards: Safety, Quality, and Strength Requirements

Generic Drug Approval Standards: Safety, Quality, and Strength Requirements
Posted by: Dorian Wellings in: Medications
29 Dec | 12:58 PM

Generic drugs must meet the same safety, quality, and strength standards as brand-name drugs. The FDA ensures this through strict bioequivalence testing, manufacturing inspections, and rigorous review of every application before approval.

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