bioequivalence

American  

[bahy-oh-i-kwiv-uh-luhns] / ˌbaɪ oʊ ɪˈkwɪv ə ləns /

Also bioequivalency

noun

Pharmacology.

1. the condition in which different formulations of the same drug or chemical are equally absorbed when taken into the body.

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Other Word Forms

• bioequivalent
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of bioequivalence

bio- + equivalence

Example Sentences

Many of them are for bioequivalence studies that test copies of off-patent drugs already on the market.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2021

Much of the debate about generic equivalence involves the proprietary formulations of inactive ingredients by the various companies and whether generics provide the same net benefit, or bioequivalence, to the patient.

From Washington Times • Jul. 19, 2016

The code “AB,” for example, tells pharmacists and physicians that there are solid scientific studies proving that bioequivalence.

From Slate • Feb. 9, 2015

The FDA apparently allowed the drug to keep its AB badge for months without any valid data backing the drug’s bioequivalence.

From Slate • Feb. 9, 2015

When the Cetero misconduct was uncovered, key bioequivalence studies for scores of generic drugs turned out to be worthless.

From Slate • Feb. 9, 2015