Caroline asks you to explain some of the differences between generic and trade names for drugs. What statement is accurate?

a. The trade name is assigned by the USP/NF.
b. The generic name is "owned" by the manufacturer.
c. The generic name is assigned by the FDA.
d. The first letter of a generic name is never capitalized, whereas the trade name is
always capitalized.


d. The first letter of a generic name is never capitalized, whereas the trade name is
always capitalized.

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