USP Dictionary of USAN and International Drug Names 2016

The USP Dictionary of United States Adopted Names (USAN) and International Drug Names is the leading reference for nonproprietary drug names and chemical structures. In addition to USANs, the USP Dictionary provides International Nonproprietary Names (INNs), British Approved Names, Japanese Accepted Names, brand names, Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) codes, manufacturers, official USP–NF names, molecular weights, graphic formulas, pharmacologic and/or therapeutic categories, and pronunciations.
Highlights & Features
The 2016 edition features the latest drug name updates and information, including:

5,555 United States Adopted Names – 152 are new
11,825 nonproprietary drug name entries
3,496 brand names
6,584 code designations (402 NSC numbers)
13,735 CAS registry numbers
10,406 graphics
Benefits & Applications
The USP Dictionary helps to:

Ensure official compliance in product labeling in order to obtain new drug approval and to avoid "misbranded" products
Determine established generic drug names to use in advertising and brochures as required by U.S. federal law
Preserve trademark rights to drug brand names by using proper generic names
File accurate and acceptable INDs, NDAs, and ANDAs
Avoid errors in reports, correspondence, articles, and package inserts
Verify names and spellings of materials used in laboratory research
Group drug products into families
Determine exact chemical structures and compositions
Avoid serious verbal medication errorsAn Essential Reference for

Scientists and professionals working in pharmaceutical and related industries, specifically regulatory affairs, quality control, and quality assurance
Libraries and schools of medicine and pharmacy
Pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who need to pronounce and spell drug names correctly