Generic drugs play a crucial role in the healthcare system by providing affordable alternatives to brand-name medications.

US pharmaceutical giant Gilead said Wednesday it had signed licensing deals with six generic drugmakers to produce and sell its HIV prevention medicine in lower-income countries. The announcement ...

Many middle-income countries are left out of the deal, widening a gulf in access to critical medicines. By Stephanie Nolen Stephanie Nolen has covered the global H.I.V. pandemic for more than 25 ...

Generic drugs gave Americans access to effective, cheap prescription medications. It’s saved them trillions of dollars over the past few decades. But there are signs this vital industry may be in deep ...