Genericlääkkeet
Genericlääkkeet, also known as generic drugs, are medications that have the same active ingredient, dosage form, strength, route of administration, quality, performance characteristics, and intended use as a brand-name drug. They are typically produced after the patent on the original brand-name drug has expired. The primary difference between a generic drug and its brand-name counterpart is the price; generic versions are usually significantly less expensive.
The development of generic drugs is regulated by health authorities like the Food and Drug Administration
The use of generic medications is encouraged by healthcare systems and governments worldwide as a cost-saving