In a recently published article (link), titled “FDA Q&A: Generic Versions of Narrow Therapeutic Index Drugs National Survey of Pharmacists’ Substitution Beliefs and Practices” by a Senior Science Advisor, responding to a question regarding concerns expressed in a recently published book, the author of the article claims that “…Americans can be confident in the quality of the products the FDA approves.”
It is to be noted that the claim made by the FDA cannot be considered truthful and/or scientifically valid. The reason is that the quality of the products, in particular tablets and capsules, has not been defined and thus cannot be measured or established. Furthermore, meeting compliance requirements as a substitute of “quality”, which in most cases are arbitrary, lacks validation of the suggested methods and/or procedures (both in vitro and in vivo) for their relevancy and accuracy for their intended purpose or claims (link). Therefore, it is requested that the FDA reconsider its