Index Why only generic and not proprietary rand drug names in the Diseases Database?
Diseases Database Content: Frequently Asked Questions Diseas…Scientific publications use generic names in preference to proprietary names. Most medical education resources do likewise (other than those provided by the pharmaceutical industry). Potential confusion with brand names is exacerbated by the fact that the same proprietary name may be used for entirely different drugs in different countries. There are too many proprietary names for us to maintain: e.g.
