After the patent expires, other companies may produce alternative versions of the drug, referred to as:

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When a drug's patent expires, other companies can produce generic versions that contain the same active ingredient as the original drug. These generics are often less expensive than the original drug, and can be sold under a different brand name. Therefore, the correct term for this option is "generics".

After the Patent Expires, Other Companies May Produce Alternative Versions