Question

A drug's generic name is the official drug name found in the

A. National Institutes of Health.
B. Center for Disease Control.
C.U.S Pharmacopeia National Formulary.
D. Physician's Desk Reference.

Answer 1

c. U.S Pharmacopoeia National Formulary

Answer 2

The generic name is assigned, in the United States, by an official body—the United States Adopted Names (USAN) Council. The brand name is developed by the company requesting approval for the drug and identifies it as the exclusive property of that company.