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Back to EpisodesFighting for Breath: How the FDA’s Lax Generic Drug Rules Put Her Life at Risk
Published 6 months ago
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Lung transplant patient Hannah Goetz’s life depended on the generic version of a critical drug. It was supposed to be equivalent to the brand-name medication — but the FDA doesn’t always ensure that’s the case.
By Megan Rose and Debbie Cenziper. Originally published Dec. 19, 2025. Recorded by News Over Audio.
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