Guidelines for the Storage of Essential Medicines and Other Health ...
Guidelines for the Storage of Essential Medicines and Other Health ...
Guidelines for the Storage of Essential Medicines and Other Health ...
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ANNEX 4: MEDICINE NAMESRemember that four different types <strong>of</strong> names are used todescribe medicines:Chemical names: These are usually complicated <strong>and</strong>difficult to use in identifying medicines.International nonproprietary name: An InternationalNonproprietary Name (INN) identifies a pharmaceuticalsubstance or active pharmaceutical ingredient by aunique name that is globally recognized <strong>and</strong> is publicproperty. A nonproprietary name is also known as ageneric name.Br<strong>and</strong> name: These are also known as <strong>the</strong> br<strong>and</strong>ed,proprietary, commercial, or trade name. Manufacturersdevelop <strong>the</strong>se names <strong>for</strong> marketing purposes.National nonproprietary name: Similar to INNs butcan vary from country to country. These are used predominatelyin <strong>the</strong> U.S.110
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