Are Generic Drugs as Effective as Brand Name Drugs?
A. A generic drug contains the same active ingredients in the same dosage form as a brand name drug. The Federal Food and Drug Administration strictly regulate the strength and purity of generic medications. The FDA requires all generic manufacturers to demonstrate that a generic drug will have the same medical effect as its brand name equivalent by measuring the rate and extent of drug absorption. The generic drug should treat your illness or condition with the same effectiveness and safety as its brand name equivalent. Generics have to meet the same rigorous FDA requirements as brand name drugs.
