Two drug formulations that produce similar concentrations in the blood and tissues after drug administration are termed _____ equivalent.

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Biologic equivalence refers to identical pharmacokinetic parameters of two drug formulations (bioequivalence,for short).Chemical equivalence indicates that two formulations of a drug meet the chemical and physical standards established by the regulatory agencies.Therapeutic equivalence means that two formulations produce the same therapeutic effects over the same duration.

Two Drug Formulations That Produce Similar Concentrations in the Blood