Module 3 2019

Guiding Principles

➢ Distinctive in sound and spelling

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In addition:

Possibility of new stem for new group One-word name for acids; salts use name of acid or base e.g. “oxacillin”and “oxacillin sodium”

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Show group relationship to pharmacologically related

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substances (stems)

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Not too long

Avoid isolated letters or numbers

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➢ Not confusing with common words

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No conflict with trade marks

Harmonised spelling

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Not misleading

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Not suggestive to patient

Nomenclature and Characterisationof the Active Ingredient

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