Summary
An investigation by ProPublica revealed that the FDA does not often test the quality of generic drugs. Although the FDA claims generic drugs are of high quality like brand-name drugs, the investigation raises doubts about this.
Key Facts
- About 90% of prescriptions in the U.S. are filled with generic drugs.
- The FDA states that approved generic drugs have the same quality as brand-name drugs.
- A ProPublica investigation found the FDA rarely tests the quality of these drugs.
- Debbie Cenziper, an investigative reporter, discussed these findings.
- This raises concerns about the actual quality control of generic drugs.
