Which of the following types of drugs is indicated by the term "generic"?

Nonproprietary drugs
Discontinued drugs
Proprietary drugs
Proprietary drugs


Nonproprietary drugs

Rationale: Nonproprietary drugs are indicated by the term "generic". An international nonproprietary name is an official generic, nonproprietary name given to a pharmaceutical drug or active ingredient.

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