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| gen. |
Generikum n; Nachahmerpräparat n |
| chem. |
Fertigarzneimittel n; Generica m; Generika f |
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generisches Arzneimittel |
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A drug that has the same active ingredients, dosage, formulation, safety, strength, route of administration, quality, effectiveness, and intended use as a brand-name drug. For example, ibuprofen is a generic drug that has several manufacturers and brand names, including Advil and Motrin. Generic drugs are usually less expensive than brand-name drugs. |
