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bif

(24,366 posts) Tue Nov 19, 2024, 11:20 AM Nov 19

What's with all the weird new drug names? [View all]

I don't often watch tv with commercials. But when I do, I've noticed a ton of ads with oddball names. Not only are they unmemorable, they don't relate to what they do. Gone are names that include derma-, oral-, aqua- etc. One of the only ones I can actually remember is Skyrizi. Or something like that.

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What's with all the weird new drug names? [View all] bif Nov 19 OP

Drugs have two kinds of names eallen Nov 19 #1

Most have 3 syllables. Not sure if that's deliberate. louis-t Nov 19 #2

Xiaflex for Bent Carrot disease (Peyronie's disease). Silent Type Nov 19 #3

This is what happened mucifer Nov 19 #4

Well, I am not putting anything in my body.... lastlib Nov 19 #5

If we didn't have drug advertising in this country it would be a non-issue. Generic (and drug "class" names) hlthe2b Nov 19 #6

they make them themes to sing in their non-stop ads Skittles Nov 19 #7

Whoo Boy ProfessorGAC Nov 19 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Nov 19 #9

inject yourself to lose weight! But....KEEP DOING IT!!! Skittles Nov 19 #10