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bioequivalence

noun/ˌbaɪəʊɪˈkwɪvələns/

C2CEFR level
88/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

The degree to which two formulations deliver the same amount of active drug to the body at the same rate.

Regulators demanded evidence of bioequivalence before the generic version could replace the branded product.

Topic: Pharmacology in Medical English

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