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Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: How It Built the Legal Foundation for Generic Drugs
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: How It Built the Legal Foundation for Generic Drugs
Graham Everly January 10, 2026

The FD&C Act laid the groundwork for drug safety in the U.S., but the Hatch-Waxman Amendments created the legal path for generic drugs. Today, 90% of prescriptions are filled with generics thanks to this system.