### Question
What does generic drug mean?


### Answer
**Generic drug** has the following meaning in *21 U.S.C. § 356h*:

> a drug that is approved pursuant to section 355(j) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 356h*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT > SUBCHAPTER V-DRUGS AND DEVICES > Part A-Drugs and Devices**

