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Overview of Generic Medications and Medication Naming
Patent Protection for Medications
Nonprescription Generic Medications
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Bioequivalence and Interchangeability of Generic Medications
Bioequivalence
Evaluation and approval procedures
Interchangeability and substitution
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Biologic Medications