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# Generic Drug

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## Definition

Generic drug: branded medicine- same active ingredient—CDSCO bioequivalence, lower cost.

## Extended

Patent expiry-కు generic semaglutide India. Licenced pharmacy, prescription—illegal import confuse కాదు. RSSDI/ICMR—physician confirm.

## Learn more

[Full guide](https://www.kesho.health/blog/glp-1-cost-india-2026) · [MD](https://www.kesho.health/md/blog/glp-1-cost-india-2026)

## Related terms

- [semaglutide](https://www.kesho.health/glossary/semaglutide)
- [patent-expiry](https://www.kesho.health/glossary/patent-expiry)
- [cdsco](https://www.kesho.health/glossary/cdsco)