Generic and Trade Drugs

Question 1

how many names can every drug have?

Answer 1

minimum of 3 names

Question 2

when a drug is created what kind of name is it given?

Answer 2

chemical name of its elements

Question 3

who reviews the drug for safety and effectiveness?

Answer 3

TPD ( Canada ) THERA-PEU-TIC PRODUCTS DIRECTORATE

FDA ( U.S ) FOOD and DRUG ADMINISTRATION

Question 4

how long is the new drug legally protected?

Answer 4

20 years

Question 5

what is the difference between drug generic and trade names?

Answer 5

generic drug names are lower case and trade names are capitalized.

Question 6

who approves all drugs to be sold in Canada?

Answer 6

FHPB

FEDERAL HEALTH PROTECTION BRANCH

Question 7

what is the ACT that govern how drugs are sold in Canada?

Answer 7

CONTROLLED DRUGS AND SUBSTANCES ACT

Question 8

what is new term for narcotic

Answer 8

OPI-OID ANAL-GESIC

Question 9

what are the strict rules that regulate the use of drugs?

Answer 9

must be:

LOCKED , RECORDED, PT, DR, ADMINISTRATER, DATE, LEFT OVER CONTENTS.

Question 10

how many days should stolen or lost drugs be reported to the government?

Answer 10

within 10 days