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FDA Safety Standards: How Generic Drugs Meet Brand Name Drug Requirements
The FDA ensures generic drugs meet the same safety and effectiveness standards as brand-name drugs through strict bioequivalence testing, manufacturing oversight, and labeling rules. Generics are not cheaper because they're weaker-they're cheaper because they don't repeat expensive clinical trials.
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