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Amy McVay Abbott

Contributor Amy Abbott

Amy McVay Abbott is a retired health care executive who writes about health and aging, caregiving, disability, and occasionally the arts and history. She formerly wrote “A Healthy Way,” syndicated by Senior Wire News Service.

A pharmacist reading the labels of various drugs. Next Avenue,

The Word Salad of Branded Drugs: How a Prescription Name is Chosen

From Ozempic to Zantac, picking a medication's name is both an art and science
March 24, 2025
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