generic
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- noun
- /dʒəˈnɛrɪk/
:
genérico
- She also changed my meds from a cheap generic to something much pricier for no good reason.
- sell a generic
- generic costs
- market the generic
Examples
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And getting that first generic on the market, although not simple, is pivotal in terms of cost savings.
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However, the generic is also sold by its chemical name as opposed to the brand name.
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Obviously, you should consult with your doctor first, but switching to generic could easily save you $20+ a month.
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Also, they have generic versions of the FDA approved hair loss medications which makes their options cheaper.
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Mr. Baikman, I've substituted our generic for the Mellaril this time.
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Students also engaged in a blind product test of two brands of chocolate ice cream and graphed the results, which showed that students overwhelmingly preferred the generic over the nationally known brand!
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Switching to a generic version of the drug can significantly reduce your medical expenses.
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Many consumers prefer generic products because they are often just as effective as brand-name items but cost less.
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After the original medication's patent expired, the pharmacy began offering a generic alternative at a fraction of the price.
Synonyms
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3.7
A medicine that has the same dose and effect as a brand-name medicine but costs less
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
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3.7
A medicine that has the same dose and effect as a brand-name medicine but costs less
- Specialized
A wine not allowed to show its place or grape and sold under a simple name such as red
How Branded
Surface Forms
Etymology
Generic (a product) comes from the Latin genus, meaning 'kind' or 'type', so a generic is the common version of a product without a brand. That's why generics are often cheaper but are the same kind as the brand version.