Found 2 items, similar to generic drug.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: generic drug generic drug n : when the patent protection for a brand-name drug expires generic versions of the drug can be offered for sale if the FDA agrees; “generic drugs are usually cheaper than brand-name drugs” [ant: brand-name drug]
English → English (gcide) Definition: generic drug generic drug \ge*ner"ic drug`\, n. A medication sold under its generic name; -- usually legal only after the patent has expired, or if no patent was issued for the substance. Generic drugs are usually less expensive than proprietary medications. [PJC]