USAN Council

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United States Adopted Name (USAN) Drug Finder

United States Adopted Names FAQ

United States Adopted Names

USAN drug name pronunciation guide

See a guide to facilitate the pronunciation of drug names adopted by USAN.

United States Adopted Names

Genetically Modified Cell-based Therapy Naming Scheme

Read about revisions in naming genetically modified cell-based therapies.

United States Adopted Names

USAN application forms

Find forms for base and modified forms of a compound, for single entity, modified salt form, revision to an adopted USAN, contact lens materials and biologics.

United States Adopted Names

Cellular & Noncellular Therapies Naming Scheme

See guidelines for all cell therapy products, except minimally manipulated hematopoietic elements, combination products and prophylactic vaccines.

United States Adopted Names

United States Adopted Names naming guidelines

See naming guidelines the USAN Council follows when naming a new generic drug.

United States Adopted Names

Apply for a United States Adopted Name

Download the application form to apply for a United States Adopted Name (USAN).

United States Adopted Names

USAN Council nominations

The USAN Council is comprised of a group of 5 volunteers nominated to the Council based on relevant knowledge, experience and interest in pharmacology or medicinal chemistry, with medical practical experience desirable.

United States Adopted Names

United States Adopted Names approved stems

Review a list of USAN Council-approved stems and which chemical and/or pharmacologic parameters have been established.

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