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    PrintGeneric medications are just as safe and effective as their brand-name counterparts, and often cost less.  As 9 in 10 prescriptions filled are for generics, people may have questions about how they are the same as the name brand medications and why there is a cost savings.

To help educate patients about FDA’s rigorous review process, the economics of pricing, and related issues, FDA offers a range of educational materials, including videos, graphics, fact sheets, and related resources.

Information and materials about generic drugs are also available in Spanish. Visit our Medicamentos Genéricos section.

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Generic Drugs: Questions and Answers
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	Sample social media posts and information cards for stakeholders to help share FDA materials, resources, and information**Patient | Consumer Public Service Announcement**



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**Prescriber Flyers**

Prescriber Flyer (PDF - 142 KB)

Prescriber Flyer Version 2 (PDF - 221 KB)

**Generic Drug Facts Handouts**

Generic Drug Facts Handout (PDF - 148 KB)

Generic Drug Health Equity One-Pager
Generic Drugs and Health Equity Handout (PDF - 958 KB)

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Facts About Generic Drugs

Today, more than 9 in 10 prescriptions filled in the United States are for generic drugs. The number of generic drugs is expected to grow as patents and exclusivities for brand-name drugs expire and they become eligible for generic competition.

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Postmarketing Surveillance of Generic Drugs

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Postmarketing Surveillance of Generic Drugs

What Makes a Generic the Same as a Brand-Name Drug?

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What Makes a Generic Drug

Exclusivity and Generic Drugs: What Does It Mean?

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Exclusivity and Generic Drugs: What Does It Mean?

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What is the approval process for Generic Drugs?
	What’s Involved in Reviewing and Approving Generic Drug Applications? (PDF - 100 KB)Articles

The Generic Drug Approval Process
	Generic Drugs: Questions and Answers
	Generic Drugs Undergo Rigorous FDA Review
	Ensuring the Safety of FDA-Approved Generic Drugs

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