generic substitution
- Guideline or reference source
- WHO Glossary
- Definition
- Practice of substituting a medicine, whether marketed under a trade name or generic name (branded or unbranded generic), with a less expensive medicine (e.g. branded or unbranded generic), often containing the same active ingredient(s). Generic substitution may be allowed (indicative generic substitution) or required (mandatory/obligatory generic substitution).
- Related Term
- generic medicinal product
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