Comment on do American drug companies come up with their drug's name, or jingle first
reddig33@lemmy.world 2 days ago
Drugs actually have three names:
- chemical name
- prescription name
- marketing name
Comment on do American drug companies come up with their drug's name, or jingle first
reddig33@lemmy.world 2 days ago
Drugs actually have three names:
I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world 2 days ago
The Naming of Drugs is a difficult matter;
It isn’t just one of your holiday games.
You might think at first I’m as mad as a hatter,
When I tell you a drug must have THREE DIFFERENT NAMES.
TranquilTurbulence@lemmy.zip 2 days ago
When chemists write papers where precision is key, they’ll use an IUPAC name like (RS)-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine
The title of the paper will still say N-methylamphetamine, because it’s easier for everyone, but still precise enough.
People who buy and sell the drug, use one of the trade names, such as: speed, ice, chalk, pookie, rotten candy, rocket fuel etc.