What does "Generic" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
"Generic" in the context of medicine refers to a type of drug that has the same active ingredients as a brand-name drug, but is named after the chemical compound rather than the brand. These drugs are usually cheaper than brand-name drugs because the manufacturers did not have the same development and marketing costs. They are required to have the same strength, quality, and performance as the brand-name version.
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