Question

the generic name of a drug is the name given to the drug by the manufacturer.

true

false

Explanation:

Analyze the definition of a generic name

The generic name (or nonproprietary name) is the official, universally accepted name of a drug, typically assigned by an official body such as the United States Adopted Names (USAN) Council. It is not determined or owned by any single manufacturer.

Analyze the definition of a brand name

The name given to a drug by the manufacturer is the brand name (also known as the trade, proprietary, or patented name). This name is trademarked and owned by the specific company that markets the drug.

Evaluate the statement

The statement claims that the generic name is given by the manufacturer. Based on the definitions, this is incorrect; the manufacturer assigns the brand/trade name, while an official body assigns the generic name. Therefore, the statement is false.

Answer:

• TRUE
• (B) FALSE (Correct answer)