Tag: generic drugs
Active Ingredients: Are Generic Drugs Really the Same as Brand-Name Drugs?
Jan, 5 2026
Generic drugs contain the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs and are proven to work just as well. They cost up to 85% less and meet the same FDA safety standards. Learn why they're a safe, effective choice for most patients.
Hatch-Waxman Act: How It Shaped Generic Drug Approval in the U.S.
Dec, 16 2025
The Hatch-Waxman Act created the modern system for generic drug approval in the U.S., balancing innovation incentives with faster market entry. It slashed drug costs, boosted generic use to 90% of prescriptions, but also enabled patent abuses that delay competition.