Nov 1, 2021 · Generic drugs: Get the facts. Consumer-friendly text and graphics provide a few facts about generic drug approval, quality, and performance.

Generic Drug Facts At-a-glance information on generic medicines, including why they may look different or cost less than brand-name medicines.

Oct 23, 2025 · “First generics” are just what they sound like—the first approval by FDA which permits a manufacturer to market a generic drug product in the United States.

Nov 22, 2024 · Generics of complex brand name drugs (i.e., reference listed drugs) can be more difficult to develop. As such, a complex drug may be less likely to have an available generic.

Dec 20, 2024 · Join us at the annual Generic Drugs Forum, a two-day event designed to facilitate the development and approval of safe, effective, and high-quality generics.

Mar 4, 2025 · On Monday, the FDA approved the first generics of Xarelto (rivaroxaban), 2.5 mg, tablets to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in adult patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) …

The FDA List of Authorized Generics page answers what an authorized generic is and how it differs from a traditional generic. An authorized generic is used to describe an approved brand name drug ...

This list of authorized generic drugs (AGs) was created from a manual review of FDA’s database of annual reports submitted to the FDA since January 1, 1999 by sponsors of new drug applications ...

Jun 2, 2024 · FDA awards a 5-year grant to the University of Maryland and the University of Michigan to establish a Center for Research on Complex Generics (CRCG).

Mar 4, 2024 · Our 2023 Annual Report provides highlights of activities and accomplishments including generic drug approvals, first generic approvals, science and research innovations for generic …