How Generic Drugs Are Made: The Full Manufacturing Process Explained
Generic drugs make up 90% of U.S. prescriptions and save billions annually. Learn how they're made, tested, and approved to match brand-name drugs - without the high cost.
Tag: bioequivalence
Bioavailability Studies for Generics: What They Test and Why
Bioavailability studies ensure generic drugs are absorbed the same way as brand-name versions. The FDA uses AUC and Cmax measurements to confirm equivalence, allowing safe, low-cost alternatives without clinical trials.
How to Compare Bioavailability and Bioequivalence in Generic and Brand Drugs
Learn how bioavailability and bioequivalence determine if generic drugs work as well as brand-name versions. Understand the science behind generic approval, the 80/125 rule, and why most generics are just as effective.
Bioequivalence of Combination Products: Special Testing Challenges
Bioequivalence testing for combination products like FDCs, topical creams, and inhalers faces unique challenges due to drug interactions, delivery complexity, and inconsistent regulatory standards-delaying affordable generics and increasing costs for patients and manufacturers.
Medical Education on Generics: Do Doctors Learn Equivalence?
Doctors prescribe generics most of the time-but many don’t fully understand why they’re safe. Medical schools rarely teach bioequivalence, leaving providers unsure how to explain it to patients. Here’s what actually works.
