Generic drugs for public health in India: …….. Let the arguments begin
Journal Title: MRIMS Journal of Health Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
A worldwide debate is going on for increasing the use of generic drugs over branded drugs. Before starting arguments in favor or disfavor of preferential use of generic drugs in India, we need to first understand various terms related to the generic and branded drugs worldwide and in our country. This article deals with definitions, process of discovery, nomenclature, and types of generic drugs available in India and worldwide.
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Nagargoje MM, Chaudhary SS, Siddiqui HA, Misra SK
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