Drug Names/Legal Classification of Drugs/Schedules Flashcards
Chemical Name
Name for a drug based on its chemical formula or molecular structure
Generic Name
Recognized and accepted official name for a drug; each drug has only one generic name; this name is not subject to trademark, so any pharmaceutical manufacturer may use it; also called ‘non-proprietary name’
Non-proprietary Name
Recognized and accepted official name for a drug; each drug has only one generic name; this name is not subject to trademark, so any pharmaceutical manufacturer may use it; also called ‘generic name’
Pharmaceutical
Related to medications or pharmacies
Brand Name
Name a pharmaceutical company chooses as trademark or market name for its drug; also called ‘proprietary name’ or ‘trade name’
Proprietary Name
Name a pharmaceutical company chooses as trademark or market name for its drug; also called ‘brand name’ or ‘trade name’
Trademark
Pharmaceutical company’s brand name for drug
Pharmacist (RPh or PharmD)
Receives drug requests made by physicians, and gathers pertinent information that would affect dispensing of certain drugs, reviews patients’ medications for drug interactions, provides healthcare workers with information regarding drugs, and educates public
Prescription Drug
Drug that can only be ordered by licensed physician, dentist, or veterinarian
Prescription
Written explanation to pharmacist regarding name of medication, dosage, and times of administration
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drug
Drugs accessible in drugstores without prescription; also called ‘nonprescription drugs’
Controlled Substances
Drugs that have potential for being addictive (habit forming) or can be abused
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Government agency that enforces regulation of controlled substances
