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Abbreviated New Drug Application

Meaning

A regulatory submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that allows for the review and approval of a generic drug product. This application demonstrates that the proposed generic medication is bioequivalent to, and therapeutically interchangeable with, a previously approved brand-name drug. The ANDA process streamlines access to more affordable pharmaceutical options, ensuring that generic formulations meet the same strict standards for quality, strength, purity, and dosage as their reference listed drug.