What is the difference between a brand name and a nonproprietary name?

What is the difference between a brand name and a nonproprietary name?

• A. The brands and nonproprietary names are the same.
• B. The brand name is given by the manufacturer; the nonproprietary name is the generic name provided by the USAN Council.
• C. The brand name is the chemical name; nonproprietary is the brand name.
• D. The nonproprietary name is assigned by the FDA only.

Answer: (B)