Brands
Brands (Medicine)
Brands (pronunciation: /brændz/) is a term used in the medical field to refer to specific types of pharmaceutical products that are distinguished by their unique names, usually given by the company that produces them. The etymology of the word "brand" comes from the Old Norse word "brandr", which means "to burn", referring to the practice of producers burning their mark onto their products.
Overview
In the context of medicine, brands often refer to the commercial names under which pharmaceutical companies sell their products. These names are often trademarked to prevent other companies from using the same or similar names for their products. Brands are important in the pharmaceutical industry as they help to distinguish between different types of medicines and their manufacturers.
Types of Brands
There are several types of brands in the medical field:
- Proprietary Brands: These are brands that are owned by a specific company. The company has exclusive rights to manufacture and sell the product under this brand.
- Generic Brands: These are brands that are not owned by any specific company. They are usually the chemical names of the drugs and can be manufactured and sold by any company.
- Biosimilar Brands: These are brands of biological products that are similar, but not identical, to a reference product.
Importance of Brands
Brands play a crucial role in the pharmaceutical industry. They help patients and healthcare professionals identify the correct medicine. They also provide a way for pharmaceutical companies to differentiate their products from those of their competitors.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brands
- Wikipedia's article - Brands
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