Why Are Generic Versions of Some Prescription Drugs Not Always

question 40

Multiple Choice

Why are generic versions of some prescription drugs not always available?

• A)The prescribed drug may still be protected by the 20-year patent.
• B)The prescribed drug may be derived from a common herb.
• C)The drug company that developed the drug has not agreed to allow other companies to make the drug.
• D)The manufacturers of generic drugs have not completed the efficacy and safety testing of the generic drug.

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