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proprietary drug

/prəˈpraɪəˌtɛri drʌɡ/

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/prəˈpraɪəˌtɛri drʌɡ/C1formalmedical
  • ruЛекарство, которое производится и распространяется под патентом или товарным знаком, что означает, что его формула принадлежит исключительно конкретной компании и не может быть законно произведена или продана другими без разрешения.

A drug that is manufactured and distributed under a patent or trademark, meaning its formula is owned exclusively by a specific company and cannot be legally produced or sold by others without authorization.

  1. Branded medicationB2formal

    A pharmaceutical product that is manufactured and sold under a specific brand name, protected by a patent or trademark.

    ruФирменный препарат

    • The doctor prescribed a proprietary drug for her condition.
    • Proprietary drugs are often more expensive than generic alternatives.
    • The company holds the patent for this proprietary drug.