MINNEAPOLIS --The inside of a medicine cabinet is like a chaotic collection of the English language. Prescription and over-the-counter drugs often have unique names, spelled in weird ways. It's a ...

Generic drugs are as high-quality as brand name drugs, and most physicians, including me, use generic medications when ...

As a British citizen living in England but writing on American drug names, I’m in a perfect position to know that many drugs approved in Europe and the U.K. can have very different names from those in ...

At some point in your life, you’ll likely find yourself with a prescription from your doctor to fill. While it’s important to keep track of all the medications you’re taking, that can be hard to do ...

Have you noticed that the names of new drugs are not merely obnoxious; they are also bizarre? As if drug companies hired consultants with a complete disdain for the English language? Quviviq? Ukoniq?

Instead of creating affordable products that improve health and lower costs, pharmaceutical companies focus on new drugs that will yield a healthy return on investment.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Whenever we pick up a prescription medication, we see its name ...