Brand-name drug and Generic drug
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Brand-name drug
Brand-name drug noun - A drug that has a trade name and is protected by a patent (can be produced and sold only by the company holding the patent).
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Generic drug is an antonym for brand-name drug.
Generic drug
Generic drug noun - When the patent protection for a brand-name drug expires generic versions of the drug can be offered for sale if the FDA agrees.
Usage example: generic drugs are usually cheaper than brand-name drugs
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Synonyms for Generic drug
Brand-name drug is an antonym for generic drug.
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