Guidelines on the Use of International Nonproprietary Names (INNs) for Pharmaceutical Substances (WHO/DMP, 1997, 41 p.): 6. References for supporting material

Guidelines on the Use of International Nonproprietary Names (INNs) for Pharmaceutical Substances (WHO/DMP, 1997, 41 p.)

		(introductory text...)
		1. General introduction
		2. Elements in the INN system
		3. Principles for selection of INNs
		4. Protection of INNs
		5. How to apply for an INN
		6. References for supporting material
		Annex 1: Background information on the INN programme
		Annex 2: General principles for guidance in devising international nonproprietary names for pharmaceutical substances
		Annex 3: List of common stems used in the selection of INNs
		Annex 4: Specific groups of biological compounds
		Annex 5: WHA Nonproprietary names for pharmaceutical substances
		Annex 6: Procedure for the selection of international nonproprietary names for pharmaceutical substances
		Annex 7: Applications for INNs through national authorities (addresses)
		Annex 8: INN request form

6. References for supporting material

Documents:

· The use of common stems in the selection of international nonproprietary names (INN) for pharmaceutical substances (WHO/PHARM S/NOM 15) INN Programme, WHO, Geneva -updated regularly
· Graphic representation of chemical formulae in the publications of international nonproprietary names (INN) for pharmaceutical substances (WHO/PHARM/95.579), INN Programme, WHO, Geneva
· Pharmacological Action and Therapeutic Use of Drugs, list of terms, English/French Spanish, 1996, (PHARM/96.320), WHO, Geneva
· INNs: Names for radicals and groups, combined summary list, WHO/PHARM S/NOM1506, INN Programme, WHO, Geneva - updated regularly
· Definition of INNs for Substances Prepared by Biotechnology, PHARM S/NOM 1348, INN Programme, WHO, Geneva

Publications:

· Cumulative List of INNs, No. 9, 1996, WHO, Geneva
· WHO Drug Information (quarterly journal published by the World Health Organization)