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generic drug

/dʒəˈnerɪk drʌɡ/

翻译: 化学上与原研药相同的药物,但在专利保护期过后以自己的化学名称销售,通常价格更低。

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/dʒəˈnerɪk drʌɡ/B2formalmedical
  • zh化学上与原研药相同的药物,但在专利保护期过后以自己的化学名称销售,通常价格更低。

A medication that is chemically identical to a brand-name drug but is sold under its chemical name without brand protection, typically at a lower cost.

  1. Non-branded medicationB2formal

    A medication that is equivalent to a brand-name drug in dosage, safety, strength, and quality, but is sold under its chemical name and is typically cheaper.

    zh非专利药

    • The doctor prescribed a generic drug instead of the expensive brand-name version.
    • Generic drugs must meet the same standards as their brand-name counterparts.
    • Many patients prefer generic drugs to save money on their prescriptions.