Posted by Michael Wonder on 20 Feb 2020
Serving public health paramount in a successful 2019 for FDA’s generic drug program
19 February 2020 - Safe, effective, high-quality generic drugs play a vital role in the U.S. health care system.
FDA approved generic drugs account for more than 90% of the prescriptions dispensed in the U.S. Affordable access to medicines is a public health priority, and competition from generic drugs can help reduce prices and improve patient and consumer access.
In 2019, the FDA’s Office of Generic Drugs worked diligently to ensure that the generic drug program continued to serve the public health.
