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Therapeutic Equivalence Codes: How the FDA Determines If Generic Drugs Can Be Substituted

Therapeutic Equivalence Codes: How the FDA Determines If Generic Drugs Can Be Substituted

The FDA uses therapeutic equivalence codes to determine which generic drugs can be safely substituted for brand-name medications. Learn how the A and B ratings work, why some generics get flagged, and how this system saves billions in healthcare costs.