WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given tentative approval for a generic version of the AIDS drug Viread.

WASHINGTON, July 2 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic versions of Lamisil (terbinafine hydrochloride) tablets to treat nail fungus infection.

WASHINGTON, May 2 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a report identifying some scientific impediments to development of some new generic drugs.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic version of MetroGel-Vaginal (metronidazole), a treatment for bacterial vaginosis.

WASHINGTON, June 28 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has tentatively approved the generic version of Abacavir Sulfate Oral Solution for use by pediatric AIDS victims.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (UPI) -- The Food and Drug Administration has a backlog of 800 generic drugs awaiting approval, the Washington Post reported.