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Pathbreakers: The journey of first generics

Pharmaceutical Technology

Since 2015, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved more than 450 “first generics” or the first generic equivalent for a branded drug. These medicines comprise about 10% of all generics approved each year. Still, the FDA does prioritize the review of submissions for first generics.

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