Generic medications are just as safe and effective as their brand-name counterparts, and often cost less.  As 9 in 10 prescriptions filled are for generics, people may have questions about how they are the same as the name brand medications and why there is a cost savings. 

To help educate patients about FDA’s rigorous review process, the economics of pricing, and related issues, FDA offers a range of educational materials, including videos, graphics, fact sheets, and related resources. 

Information and materials about generic drugs are also available in Spanish. Visit our Medicamentos Genéricos section.

Patient and Prescriber Educational Materials

• Generic Drugs: Questions and Answers
  Answers to frequently asked questions about generics
• Generic Drugs Stakeholder Toolkit
  Sample social media posts and information cards for stakeholders to help share FDA materials, resources, and information

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Patient | Consumer Public Service Announcement

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Prescriber Flyers

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Generic Drug Facts Handouts

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Infographics

Facts About Generic Drugs

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Public Educational Materials

Fact Sheets

• What is the approval process for Generic Drugs?
• What’s Involved in Reviewing and Approving Generic Drug Applications? (PDF - 100 KB)

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Articles

• The Generic Drug Approval Process
• Generic Drugs: Questions and Answers
• Generic Drugs Undergo Rigorous FDA Review
• Ensuring the Safety of FDA-Approved Generic Drugs