Generic Specialties Blog

Drug products often have many different names. The chemical name reflects the physical makeup of the drug (active ingredient). The generic name is based on the drug’s chemical name and represents a commonly referred to name for both the generic and brand drug. The brand name is created by the pharmaceutical company for marketing the medication.

Drug products often have many different names. The chemical name reflects the physical makeup of the drug (active ingredient). The generic name is based on the drug’s chemical name and represents a commonly referred to name for both the generic and brand drug. The brand name is created by the pharmaceutical company for marketing the medication.