Internet Pharmacy

Generic prescription medications

(PRWEB) January 11, 2005 -- In an apparent response to the increasing practice of Americans seeking to find affordable means of acquiring their much needed prescription medications, an internet pharmacy has begun a service that deals in FDA approved generic forms of medications only. Generic prescription medications are always less expensive than their brand name counterparts. They also point out that all medications sold through their facilities have the FDA stamp of approval.

A generic drug is identical, or bioequivalent to a brand name drug in dosage form, safety, strength, route of administration, quality, performance characteristics and intended use and is chemically identical to its branded counterpart. Drug companies must submit an abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) to the FDA for approval to market a generic product.

New drugs, like other new products, are developed under patent protection. The patent protects the investment in the drug's development by giving the company the sole right to sell the drug while the patent is in effect. When patents or other periods of exclusivity expire, manufacturers can apply to the FDA to sell generic versions. Health professionals and consumers can be assured that FDA approved generic drugs have met the same rigid standards as the innovator drug.

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