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Generic and brand-name Xanax, both containing alprazolam, share the same active ingredient and chemical structure. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires generic drugs to have the same active ingredients, strength, dosage form, and route of administration as their brand-name counterparts [1]. However, inactive ingredients may differ between generic and brand-name Xanax [2].

Xanax is a brand-name medication manufactured by Pfizer, while generic alprazolam is produced by various manufacturers after Pfizer's patent expiration [3]. Both forms of the drug are used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and anxiety associated with depression [4].

It is important to note that while the chemical makeup of the active ingredient is the same, differences in inactive ingredients, manufacturing processes, or even the shape and color of the tablets may occur between generic and brand-name Xanax [5]. These differences should not affect the drug's safety or efficacy, as long as the required dosage is administered [6].

In summary, generic Xanax and brand-name Xanax share the same chemical composition of the active ingredient, alprazolam. However, inactive ingredients, appearance, and other factors may differ [7].

Sources:
[1] U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2015). Generic Drugs: Questions and Answers. Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/drugs/understanding-generic-drugs/generic-drugs-questions-and-answers
[2] U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2013). What's in a Name? Understanding Generic Drug Names. Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/drugs/resources-information-approved-drugs/whats-name-understanding-generic-drug-names
[3] DrugPatentWatch. (n.d.). Xanax (alprazolam) Patent Expiration & Generics. Retrieved from https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/patent/xanax-alprazolam/
[4] U.S. National Library of Medicine. (2021). Alprazolam. Retrieved from https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a684001.html
[5] Mayo Clinic. (2020). Generic vs. Brand-name Medications. Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/drug-coverage/in-depth/generic-vs-brand-name-medications/art-20048360
[6] U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2015). Generic Drugs: Are They As Safe As Brand-Name Drugs? Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/drugs/generic-drugs/generic-drugs-are-they-safe-brand-name-drugs
[7] American Chemical Society. (2013). How Are Generic Drugs Different from Brand-Name Drugs? Retrieved from https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/whatischemistry/landmarks/genericdrugs.html