An abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) is submitted to the FDA to obtain approval for a generic drug version of an already approved brand name drug. The ANDA process allows for generic drugs to be approved without repeating clinical trials, as long as the generic drug is proven to be bioequivalent to the original drug. If approved, a generic drug application allows the applicant to manufacture and market a safe, effective and lower-cost alternative to the original brand name drug. The ANDA review process focuses on demonstrating bioequivalence rather than requiring new clinical trial data.