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Cmax and AUC in Bioequivalence: What Peak Concentration and Total Exposure Really Mean
Cmax and AUC are the two key pharmacokinetic measures used to prove generic drugs work the same as brand-name versions. Cmax shows peak concentration, while AUC measures total exposure. Both must fall within 80%-125% of the original for approval.
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Published ON: 1 DecCmax and AUC are the two key pharmacokinetic measures used to prove generic drugs work the same as brand-name versions. Cmax shows peak concentration, while AUC measures total exposure. Both must fall within 80%-125% of the original for approval.
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