1. adj. denoting a nonproprietary drug name, which is not protected by a trademark (see proprietary name). 2. adj. of or relating to a *genus. 3. n. a drug sold under its nonproprietary name.
A medicinal drug that is sold under its o?cial (generic) name instead of its proprietary (patented brand) name. NHS doctors are advised to prescribe generic drugs where possible as this enables any suitable drug to be dispensed, saving delay to the patient and sometimes expense to the NHS. (See APPROVED NAMES FOR MEDICINES.)... generic drug
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