Half of US generic drugs are made in India and transit the Strait of Hormuz. Supply chains prepare for emergencies, but prescription stockpiles are limited.

The Food and Drug Administation is approving a generic drug for a very rare genetic disorder, but not for autism.

Dr. Marty Makary, the FDA’s commissioner, said in a statement that the “approval represents a significant milestone for ...

President Donald Trump is pushing ahead with announcements to TrumpRx.gov as Americans look for ways to cut the costs ...

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 ...

What to know about generic medications for bipolar disorder, how they compare to brand names, and tips for managing changes. If you or your loved one has been switched to a generic medication for ...

The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved a generic medication for a rare brain disorder, while walking back suggestions by President Donald Trump and other administration officials ...

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Last year, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging launched a bipartisan effort to expose the public health and national security risks America’s overreliance on foreign-made generic drugs poses to ...

Share on Pinterest The FDA recently approved a generic abortion pill that’s considered as safe and effective as mifepristone. Shuran Huang for The Washington Post via Getty Images The approval, ...

Washington residents may be eligible for compensation from settlements over generic drug price-fixing. The state secured $17.85 million after two drug companies were found to have inflated prices on ...