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Investigation raises concerns about lack of FDA quality testing for generic drugs By some estimates, about 90% of prescriptions in the U.S. are filled with generic drugs. The Food and Drug ...

Generic drugs account for more than 90 percent of prescriptions filled in the United States. Recent studies have found concering variability in quality and safety America’s generic drug supply, most ...

Millions of older Americans may have access for the first time to obesity drugs at a low price of $50 a month starting in ...

Generic drug repurposing is an underused but promising tool for finding new, affordable therapies. Creating a pull incentive can spur developers to finally explore the untapped potential in these ...

Generic drug manufacturers are facing increasing pressure from drug distributors, pharmacy benefit managers, and Indian competitors, leading to downward trends in generic drug prices. Which firms are ...

“Generic drugs provide additional treatment options which are generally more affordable for patients. Today’s approval underscores the FDA’s continued commitment to advancing patient access to safe, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The U.S. spent $722.5 billion on pharmaceuticals in 2023. Although brand-name drugs consume four out of every 5 dollars America ...

INDIANAPOLIS — When you are out shopping, you often see labels showing where the product is made. But look at your generic medication and there is a good chance the "made in" line is missing. Dr.

Ed Silverman, a senior writer and Pharmalot columnist at STAT, has been covering the pharmaceutical industry for nearly three decades. He is also the author of the morning Pharmalittle newsletter and ...

For months, President Donald Trump and his aides touted efforts to lower prescription drug prices for Americans. Now consumers can check prices at the recently launched website TrumpRx.gov. "This is a ...