後こう発はつ医い薬やく品ひん

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Meanings

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noun

generic drug

A drug that is equivalent to a brand-name drug in dosage, strength, and performance, but is typically sold under its chemical name.

後こう発はつ医い薬やく品ひんは先せん発ぱつ医い薬やく品ひんより安やすいことが多おおい。
Generic drugs are often cheaper than brand-name drugs.

後behind, back, later

発departure, discharge, publish

医doctor, medicine

薬medicine, chemical, enamel

品goods, refinement, dignity

Similar words

先せん発ぱつ医い薬やく品ひん
先発医薬品 is a brand-name drug, while 後発医薬品 is a generic equivalent.
ジェネリック医い薬やく品ひん
ジェネリック医薬品 is a common synonym for 後発医薬品, often used in everyday contexts.

Etymology

Compound of 後発 (こうはつ, 'late launch') + 医薬品 (いやくひん, 'medical drug'), referring to a drug that enters the market after the original brand-name drug's patent expires.