Pharmaceutical equivalence

Pharmaceutical equivalence refers to two or more medications that contain the same active ingredient, in the same dosage form, strength, and route of administration. This means they deliver the same amount of medication in the same way, ensuring similar effectiveness. However, they may differ in inactive ingredients, such as fillers or dyes, which typically do not affect how the medication works. Pharmaceutical equivalence is important for ensuring that different brands or generic versions of a drug can be used interchangeably, providing consistent treatment outcomes and safety.