Term: Therapeutic Interchange

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2005-12-13

Definition:

The substitution of chemically distinct but therapeutically equivalent drugs. Most often involves drugs within the same pharmaceutical class.

Related terms 

• Therapeutic Interchange Policy

References 

• Morgan SG, Kozyrskyj A, Metge C, Roos NP. Pharmaceuticals: Therapeutic interchange and pricing policies. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2003. [Report] [Summary] (View)