Press Releases

Recent press releases from FDA regarding Office of Generic Drugs Products, updates, or initiatives. For a complete list of FDA press releases, please visit the FDA’s newsroom.

• 2017
• 2016
• 2015
• 2014
• 2013

2017

• May 30, 2017 — FDA approves first generic Strattera for the treatment of ADHD

2016

• April 29, 2016 — FDA approves first generic Crestor

2015

• April 28, 2015 — FDA approves first generic Abilify to treat mental illnesses
• April 16, 2015 — FDA approves first generic Copaxone to treat multiple sclerosis
• January 26, 2015 — FDA approves first generic esomeprazole

2014

• May 30, 2014 — FDA approves first generic versions of celecoxib 

2013

• December 18, 2013 — FDA and European Medicines Agency launch generic drug application inspections initiative 
• December 11, 2013 — FDA approves first generic versions of antidepressant drug Cymbalta 
• November 08, 2013 — FDA approves first generic versions of Aciphex delayed-release tablets to treat GERD 
   

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