USP Dictionary of USAN and International Drug Names 2012

The USP Dictionary of United States Adopted Names (USAN) and International Drug Names is the leading reference for nonproprietary drug names and chemical structures. In addition to USANs, the USP Dictionary provides International Nonproprietary Names (INNs), British Approved Names, Japanese Accepted Names, brand names, Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) codes, manufacturers, official USP-NF names, moelcular weights, graphic formulas, pharmacologic and/or therapeutic categories, and pronunciations. Highlights & Features The 2012 edition features the latest drug name updates, including: * 2,668 revised entries -- 243 new ones! * 177 new USANs * 200 new INNs * 638 new and updated pronunciations * 430 new Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) registry numbers * 560 new UNII codes -- nonproprietary and permanent codes generated by the FDA Benefits & Applications The USP Dictionary helps to: * Ensure official compliance in product labeling in order to obtain new drug approval and to avoid"misbranded" products * Determine established generic drug names to use in advertising and brochures as required by U.S. federal law * Preserve trademark rights to drug brand names by using proper generic names * File accurate and acceptable INDs, NDAs, and ANDAs * Avoid errors in reports, correspondence, articles, and package inserts * Verify names and spellings of materials used in laboratory research * Group drug products into families * Determine exact chemical structures and compositions * Avoid serious verbal medication errors An Essential Reference for: * Scientists and professionals working in pharmaceutical and related industries, specifically regulatory affairs, quality control, and quality assurance * Libraries and schools of medicine and pharmacy * Pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who need to pronounce and spell drug names correctly