### Question
How does Drugs and Devices define authorized generic drug?


### Answer
Under *21 U.S.C. § 355*, **authorized generic drug** is defined as:

> a listed drug (as that term is used in subsection (j)) that—


(A) has been approved under subsection (c)

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 355*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT > SUBCHAPTER V-DRUGS AND DEVICES > Part A-Drugs and Devices**

