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Medicamentos (en el contexto del título de una ley)

English translation: drugs

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Spanish term or phrase:Medicamentos (en el contexto del título de una ley)
English translation:drugs
Entered by: maria pla

01:03 Jun 10, 2005
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical: Pharmaceuticals
Spanish term or phrase: Medicamentos (en el contexto del título de una ley)
Ley de Publicidad y Promoción de Medicamentos
maria pla
Local time: 23:27
drugs
Explanation:
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Giovanni Rengifo
Colombia
Local time: 16:27
Grading comment
Muy agradecida
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
5 +6drugs
Giovanni Rengifo
5 +2medicinal products
David Russell
5prescription/over-the-counter drugs
Marcelo González
5medical drugs
Muriel Vasconcellos
4medications
carlie602
2medicaments
Andrew Vdovin


Discussion entries: 1





  

Answers


7 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +6
Medicamentos (en el contexto del título de una ley)
drugs


Explanation:
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Giovanni Rengifo
Colombia
Local time: 16:27
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 113
Grading comment
Muy agradecida

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Margaret Schroeder
9 mins
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disagree  Marcelo González: >Jessica's point, which is related to mine, is also quite valid; the term "drugs" lacks the precision often found in legislation. >I'm not so sure that, in this context, a literal translation (without a qualifier of some sort) is the best option. :-)
20 mins
  -> I see no need to add words such as "OTC or prescription" if the source text contains no further reference.
agree  Bill Greendyk
28 mins
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agree  Elena Sgarbo (X)
49 mins
  -> Thank U! and
agree  Gabriela Rodriguez
1 hr
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agree  Henry Hinds: "Drugs" is fine with no qualification.
2 hrs
agree  *TRANSCRIPT
5 hrs
neutral  jrb: I dont' see this being used in the title of a law, not least because it could be confused with narcotics
7 hrs
agree  Anabel Martínez
8 hrs
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14 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
Medicamentos (en el contexto del título de una ley)
prescription/over-the-counter drugs


Explanation:
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Note added at 15 mins (2005-06-10 01:18:58 GMT)
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In this context of legislation, discussion/debate on prescription/over-the-counter drugs (and related public policy) are a part of the process. :-)

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Note added at 26 mins (2005-06-10 01:29:33 GMT)
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\"The State Legislators\' Desktop Reference to Prescription Drug Policy...\"
http://www.ipi.org/ipi\IPIPressReleases.nsf/PublicationLooku...

Marcelo González
United States
Local time: 11:27
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5
Medicamentos (en el contexto del título de una ley)
medicaments


Explanation:
Why not?

medical supplies, medicines

Andrew Vdovin
Local time: 04:27
Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Medicamentos (en el contexto del título de una ley)
medications


Explanation:
Drugs are not medications but the term is used interchangeably in certain parts of the English speaking world...

carlie602
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
Medicamentos (en el contexto del título de una ley)
medical drugs


Explanation:
...as opposed to "recreational drugs."

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Law on Medical Drugs;. • The Order of the President on enhancement of representation
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... and minerals in Europe as "medical drugs" rather than dietary supplements,
... As such, the FSD is a piece of EU legislation, whilst Codex is a UN Food ...
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Legislation on Medical Drugs. This legislation shall consist of this Law and ...
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www.ghchealth.com/stopping-the-medical-holocaust.html

Medical Drugs/ DevicesMedical Drugs/ Devices. Home Up. The Firm is pleased to share the following useful links (some published by the Drug, Device and Biotech Committee of the ...
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DenverPost.com - OPINIONAll new medical drugs go through clinical trials, which are research studies ... This means that medical drugs would have to be safe for their intended use, ...
www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_2776710

Lawyers Brayton Purcell: Medical Drug Injuries, Prescription DrugsInjuries from Medical Drugs. Home Main Site Navigation Section Navigation ... If you have questions about your legal rights concerning medical drugs and ...
www.braytonlaw.com/practiceareas/medicaldrugs.htm

Medical Drugs and Equipment for the Team PhysicianRecommended medical supplies for the traveling soccer team physician.
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Muriel Vasconcellos
United States
Local time: 14:27
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 267
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7 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +2
Medicamentos (en el contexto del título de una ley)
medicinal products


Explanation:
This is it. Drugs tends not to be used in legal or technical documents.

Visit the official European Union pharmaceutical agency below:




    Reference: http://pharmacos.eudra.org/F2/eudralex/vol-1/home.htm
David Russell
Spain
Local time: 23:27
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 36

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Rachel Fell: I would say this
4 hrs
  -> Cheers Rachel
agree  Marcelo González: Depending on the scope of the legislation, this might be an option, a general term a non-illicit connotation (potentially including products found in both drug stores, as well as in health food stores). :-)
7 hrs
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