ゾロ薬やく

also: ぞろやく

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Meanings

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Colloquial term for a generic drug, often used in contrast to brand-name drugs. Derived from ゾロゾロ (many, in droves) suggesting many similar products.

See also: 後発医薬品 · ジェネリック医薬品

最さい近きん、薬やっ局きょくでゾロ薬やくを勧すすめられることが多おおい。
Lately, I'm often recommended generic drugs at the pharmacy.
ゾロ薬やくは先せん発ぱつ薬やくより安やすいけど、効こう果かは同おなじだ。
Generic drugs are cheaper than brand-name drugs, but the effect is the same.