Meanings of copycat versions in English

The company said the increased presence of copycat versions of Wellbutrin cut into sales.

Generic drugmakers aim to get their copycat versions to market well before then, although it will not happen overnight.

Applications seeking permission to sell cheaper copycat versions of medicines have swelled in the last five years, Buehler said.

Generic drugmakers have been pushing legislation that would set a clear path for the FDA to approve cheaper copycat versions of biotechnology medicines.

According to the generic drugmakers' lawyers, existing copycat versions will now remain on the German market and more generic versions can be launched.

Makers of generic drugs have been pushing for legislation to set a clear path for the FDA to approve cheaper copycat versions of biologics.

Health Minister Mongkol na Songkhla has approved compulsory licences on three other cancer medicines which would allow Thailand to make or buy cheaper copycat versions.

It is banking on a strong ramp-up of these products to defend its market share once copycat versions of biotech drugs known as "biosimilars" arrive.