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bioequivalent
For a generic to be considered bioequivalent to a Brand-name drug it must produce similar peak and overall blood levels.
Other characteristics need NOT be the same:
1) time to reach peak drug concentrations
2) formulation
3) release rate from the tablet or capsule
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biosimilar
generic drug
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References
- Prescriber's Letter 15(5): 2008
Timed-Release Generic Products: Are they Equivalent to
the Brand Product?
Detail-Document#: 240503
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