Pharmacists verify generic equivalence using the FDA's Orange Book to ensure generics are therapeutically equivalent to brand-name drugs. This process relies on pharmaceutical and bioequivalence data, legal standards, and strict substitution rules to keep patients safe and costs low.
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Real provider experiences with generic medications reveal that while most generics work just as well as brand-name drugs, patient trust, state regulations, and formulation differences can impact outcomes - especially for narrow therapeutic index drugs.
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Pharmacokinetic studies are the primary method used to prove generic drugs work like brand-name versions, but they’re not foolproof. Learn how they work, where they fall short, and what’s changing in drug approval.
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