A drug is said to be bioequivalent if the effect it has in the body is statistically the same as another drug. In order for a generic drug to successfully enter the pharmaceutical market, it must be bioequivalent to the branded drug.
Bioequivalence is determined by bioequivalence testing.
For more information, see Generic and Branded Medication.
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