### Question
What does covered drug mean?


### Answer
**Covered drug** has the following meaning in *21 U.S.C. § 353d*:

> a drug approved under section 355(c) of this title—


(A) for which there are no unexpired patents included in the list under section 355(j)(7) of this title and no unexpired period of exclusivity

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 353d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT > SUBCHAPTER V-DRUGS AND DEVICES > Part A-Drugs and Devices**

