FDA Seeks Approval for Generic Drug User Fee Paperwork Updates
Published Date: 5/5/2025
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Summary
The FDA is asking for approval to collect info from companies that make generic drugs. This helps keep the Generic Drug User Fee Program running smoothly, making sure safe and affordable medicines reach you faster. If you’re a drug maker, get ready for some paperwork updates soon!
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2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Generic Drug Makers: New Paperwork
The FDA is asking OMB to approve collecting information from companies that make generic drugs. If you make generic medicines, expect paperwork updates and information requests to support the Generic Drug User Fee Program.
Keeps Generics Reaching Patients Faster
The FDA says the information collection helps keep the Generic Drug User Fee Program running smoothly so safe, affordable generic medicines reach patients faster. That could help consumers obtain generic medicines more quickly.
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