generic medicine
Cheaper pharmaceutical equivalent
Generic medicine is a pharmaceutical product that contains the same active ingredients as a brand-name drug but is sold without the original manufacturer's trademark.
Generic versions become available after patents expire, typically at lower cost: The pharmacist offered a generic medicine instead of the pricier brand.
Generics must meet the same safety and efficacy standards as their branded equivalents.
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