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Rheumatology
Six of one, half dozen of the othermaking sense of bio-equivalence and interchangeability – Mainpro+
DURATION
PROFESSION
# OF CREDITS
1
ACCREDITATION
Mainpro+
EXPIRY DATE
2014-04-25
Learning objectives
- Define drug equivalence-related terms such as bioavailability, bio-equivalence and pharmaceutical equivalent
- Describe the Canadian processes for establishing bio-equivalence and interchangeability
- Discuss controversies related to bioequivalence
- Relate pharmacokinetic concepts (absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination) to equivalency between brand and generic drugs
- Identify critical dose drugs for which brand interchangeability may present problems for patients if brand change is made
Cost of course:
Free