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International Nonproprietary Name (INN)

International Nonproprietary Names (INN) facilitate the identification of pharmaceutical substances or active pharmaceutical ingredients. Each INN is a unique name that is globally recognized and is public property. A nonproprietary name is also known as a generic name.

Source: World Health Organization International Nonproprietary Names Programme and Classification of Medical Products International Nonproprietary Names (INN)

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