Generics Act of 1988

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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?

<p>Encourage the use of non-proprietary names (C)</p> 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?

<p>Generic Drug (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines a Drug Establishment?

<p>An organization involved in drug manufacture and distribution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To ensure the adequate supply of drugs with generic names at low cost (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The scientifically recognized active ingredients of drugs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the Act aim to promote drug safety?

<p>By minimizing duplication in medications and potentially adverse drug interactions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To encourage extensive use through a rational procurement system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To increase awareness among health professionals about therapeutic effectiveness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Bureau of Food and Drugs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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