Recent Lessons

Show all results for ""

Feature Overview

Ace your exams with our all-in-one platform for creating and sharing quizzes and tests.

Quizzes

Create quizzes and tests automatically from your content using AI.

Flashcards

Automatically turn your notes into digital flashcards.

Share, Export & Embed

Share with classmates or export to Excel and your learning management system.

Stats & Reporting

Auto-grading quizzes and tests with detailed stats and reports.

Mobile Apps

The smarter way to study – wherever you are.

Pricing

Search...

12 Questions

1 Views

Generics Act of 1988

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz

Study Flashcards

Spaced Repetition

Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What term describes the chemical component responsible for the claimed therapeutic effect of a pharmaceutical product?

Drug Product

Generic Drug

Active Ingredient (correct)

Chemical Name

Which list consists of drugs that meet the majority of the population's healthcare needs?

Core List (correct)

Complementary List

National Drug Formulary

Essential Drugs List

What is the function of the National Drug Formulary or Essential Drugs List?

List all pharmaceutical companies

Prepare and update a list of essential drugs (correct)

Outline drugstore regulations

Identify drug components

What is the purpose of using generic terminology in the manufacture, marketing, and sales of drugs?

Encourage the use of non-proprietary names Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a drug that is not covered by patent protection and labeled solely by its generic name?

Generic Drug Signup and view all the answers

What defines a Drug Establishment?

An organization involved in drug manufacture and distribution Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Generics Act of 1988?

To ensure the adequate supply of drugs with generic names at low cost Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'Generic Name or Generic Terminology' as per the Act?

The scientifically recognized active ingredients of drugs Signup and view all the answers

How does the Act aim to promote drug safety?

By minimizing duplication in medications and potentially adverse drug interactions Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the objectives regarding the use of drugs with generic names?

To encourage extensive use through a rational procurement system Signup and view all the answers

Why does the Act emphasize the scientific basis for drug use?

To increase awareness among health professionals about therapeutic effectiveness Signup and view all the answers

Which entity determines the official generic names of drugs as per the Act?

Bureau of Food and Drugs Signup and view all the answers