This module is designed to explain the role of bioequivalence in generic medicines development and to assist health professionals to feel confident explaining these principles to patients.
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About
In Australia, generic products must be bioequivalent to the innovator brand name product before they are approved.
As a health professional, you play a key role in helping patients understand any real or perceived differences between different brands of medicines.
Learning outcomes
Participation in this activity will assist you to:
- define the concept of bioequivalence
- answer key scientific questions about:
- the quality and efficacy of bioequivalent products
- the role of bioequivalence within regulatory and international standards
- real and perceived differences between bioequivalent products
- address health professional and patient concerns and common misconceptions.