Which statement best describes brand name and generic drug names?

• A. Brand name is the chemical name; generic is the marketing name; they refer to different ingredients.
• B. Brand name and generic names are always different active ingredients.
• C. Brand name is the marketed name; generic is the chemical name; both refer to the same active ingredient; verify with MAR.
• D. Brand name is used only for over-the-counter products; generic for prescriptions.

Answer: (C)