Which official list includes the chemical and generic names of drugs?

• A. FDA Orange Book
• B. USP/NF
• C. WHO Essential Medicines List
• D. DEA Scheduling List

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is where naming standards for medicines are kept. The United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary (USP/NF) is the authoritative reference that includes official drug substances and their names, covering both the chemical name and the approved generic (nonproprietary) name. This standardization helps ensure consistent labeling, prescribing, and quality across products and practices.

The FDA Orange Book focuses on approved drug products and therapeutic equivalence, not on listing the official names. The WHO Essential Medicines List is a global list of medicines considered essential for public health, not a naming reference. The DEA Scheduling List categorizes substances by legal control, not naming conventions. So, the official list that includes chemical and generic names is the USP/NF.