What is british approved name?

British Approved Names (BAN) is a system that has been in place since 1973, and its purpose is to provide a consistent and recognized naming convention for drugs marketed in the UK. It is overseen by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), which is the regulatory body responsible for ensuring that drugs comply with the requirements of safety, quality, and efficacy.

The BAN system assigns a unique name to each active ingredient in a drug, and this name can be used by any company manufacturing or marketing a product containing that ingredient. The BAN name is based on the chemical name of the ingredient, taking into account any relevant stereochemistry, and it is intended to be simple and easy to remember.

The use of BAN names is voluntary, but it is encouraged by the MHRA as a way to minimize the risk of confusion and errors in prescribing, dispensing, and administering drugs. BAN names are also recognized internationally, which can help to facilitate the exchange of information between different regulatory authorities and healthcare professionals.