Are antibiotics substandard in Lebanon? Quantification of active pharmaceutical ingredients between brand and generics of selected antibiotics

Are antibiotics substandard in Lebanon? Quantification of active pharmaceutical ingredients between brand and generics of selected antibiotics

Abstract Background In developing countries, brand-generic substitution is not based on validated scientific evidence that confirm the therapeutic equivalence of the generic to the originator. Rather, decisions are made based on the availability of generic medications. Substitution by inappropriate...

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Main Authors: Eva Hobeika, Joanna Farhat, Joseph Saab, Walid Hleihel, Samar Azzi-Achkouty, Georges Sili, Souheil Hallit, Pascale Salameh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology
Subjects:
Generic
Brand
Brand-generic substitution
Substandard
Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride
Amoxicillin trihydrate
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40360-020-0390-y

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