Sun-19-07-2020, 11:25 AM
(Sat-18-07-2020, 20:54 PM)JohnB Wrote: One thing has always puzzled me, why are they all something-or-other- umab?
Not all are "UMAB" But without going too far off topic, my understanding is the following.
They are part of the World Health Organization system which helps recognize drugs, a bit like the Latin name of a plant or animal.
The name is split up in parts which are easily identified.
Type.
Target.
What it's made from.
The drugs unique code.