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27 August 2026NewsRegulation & IndustryMarisa Woutersen

FDA targets faster generic approvals in drive to slash drug prices

Dozens of new and revised guidances could make it faster and less costly to bring generics to market, as the US ramps up pressure on drug prices.

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