generic drug

Noun

Meaning

when the patent protection for a brand-name drug expires generic versions of the drug can be offered for sale if the FDA agrees

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generic drugs are usually cheaper than brand-name drugs Source: Internet

Generic drug scandal In 1989, a major scandal erupted involving the procedures used by the FDA to approve generic drugs for sale to the public. Source: Internet

Generic drug manufacturers are paying 50% more for some raw materials. Source: Internet

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