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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Hypernyms
Examples
generic drugs are usually cheaper than brand-name drugs
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.
Generic drug manufacturers are paying 50% more for some raw materials.