Examples of bioequivalence results

The two products have similar rate and extent of drug absorption.

Comparable AUC
Comparable Cpmax
Comparable tmax
Test Product
Reference Product
Results for 6 volunteers

The test product has lower bioavailability

Lower AUC
Lower Cpmax
Comparable tmax
Test Product
Reference Product
Results for 6 volunteers

The test product has slower rate of drug absorption

Comparable AUC
Lower Cpmax
Longer tmax
Test Product
Reference Product
Results for 6 volunteers

The test product has lower bioavailability and slower rate of drug absorption

Lower AUC
Lower Cpmax
Longer tmax
Test Product
Reference Product
Results for 6 volunteers