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How drugs get their names | Learn English expression 'plenty of'

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The Differences Between Generic and Brand Names

When a drug is first being developed, the pharmaceutical company that makes the discovery gets to create both names. For example, here are some generic names for drugs that lower cholesterol. In the US, it's the United States adopted names council. The national agency will approve one name and then submit it to World Health Organization for Global Approval.

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