Which of the following names may be assigned to a drug during the process of development? Select all that apply
A) Chemical name
B) Official name
C) Pharmacologic name
D) Trade name
E) Nonproprietary name
Ans: A, B, D, E
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Throughout the process of development, drugs may have several names assigned to them including a chemical name, a generic (non-proprietary) name, an official name, and a trade or brand name.
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