Meaning
Once a company's patent on a brand-name prescription drug has expired, other drug companies are allowed to sell the same drug under a generic label. Generic drugs are less expensive.
Category
Scheme Policy
Synonyma
Further Reading
JLN Process - Pharmacy benefits management PBM
Sources
File: NHIIS_Phase_1_Public_Report_JLN_IT_Workshop_FINAL_Jan182012_A4.pdf
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Generic drug
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Médicament générique