後こう発はつ薬やく

noun

generic drug

Abbreviation of 後発医薬品. Used in pharmaceutical contexts to refer to a drug that is bioequivalent to a brand-name drug but typically cheaper.

See also: 後発医薬品

• 医い者しゃから後こう発はつ薬やくを処しょ方ほうしてもらった。

  The doctor prescribed me a generic drug.