Question

Which of the following statements about generic drugs is true?

A. The FDA doesn't require generic drugs to meet the same standards as brand-name drugs.
B. Generic drugs contain lower quality ingredients than brand-name drugs.
C. Generic drugs are proprietary drugs that have a registered trademark.
D. Generic drugs are made with the same ingredients and same dosage as brand-name drugs.

Answer 1

I’d say the answer is D

Answer 2

The correct answer is D. Generic drugs are made with the same ingredients and same dosage as brand-name drugs.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the U.S., the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) regulates and approves all drugs, including generic and brand-name ones. This guarantees both generic and brand-name drugs are made using the same ingredients, dosage, and therefore have the same effects. Due to this, generic and brand-name drugs are equally safe and effective; moreover, the only difference between generic drugs and brand-name drugs is that the brand-name drug is the original drug and it is produced by a known company. Thus, the true statement about generic drugs is "Generic drugs are made with the same ingredients and same dosage as brand-name drugs".