Authorized generics let brand manufacturers sell their own drugs under generic labels after patent expiry. With new FDA rules and falling delays in launches, they’re becoming a faster, more transparent way to lower drug prices - not just a tactic to block competition.
Cost-effectiveness analysis reveals how generic drugs save billions by comparing price to health outcomes. Learn why some generics cost 20x more than equally effective alternatives-and how to spot real savings.
Generic drugs work the same as brand-name medications but cost 80-85% less. Learn how they're made through reverse engineering, bioequivalence testing, and strict FDA manufacturing standards - without repeating clinical trials.