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United States Adopted NamesOct 19, 2020

Approved Hydrophobic names

Read the list of approved names for contact lens materials with water content less than 10%.

United States Adopted NamesAug 31, 2020

USAN drug name pronunciation guide

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

United States Adopted NamesAug 3, 2020

Genetically Modified Cell-based Therapy Naming Scheme

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

United States Adopted NamesAug 3, 2020

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United States Adopted NamesAug 3, 2020

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