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Same FDA Requirements

Same FDA Requirements
  Brand-Name Drug Generic Drug
For reformulations of a brand-name drug or generic versions of a drug, the FDA reviews data showing the drug is bioequivalent to the one used in the original safety and efficacy testing.

 Yes  Yes
FDA evaluates the manufacturer's adherence to good manufacturing practices before the drug is marketed.

 Yes  Yes
FDA reviews the active and inactive ingredients used in the formulation before the drug is marketed.

 Yes  Yes
FDA reviews the actual drug product.

 Yes  Yes
FDA reviews the drug's labeling.

 Yes  Yes
Manufacturer must seek FDA approval before making major manufacturing changes or reformulating the drug.

 Yes  Yes
Manufacturer must report adverse reactions and serious adverse health effects to the FDA.

 Yes  Yes
FDA periodically inspects manufacturing plants.

 Yes  Yes
FDA monitors drug quality after approval.

 Yes  Yes


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