NAPSRx Study Guide

NAPSRx Study Guide Pharmaceuticals Medicines and vaccines for human and animal use. Products may have a trademark (brand) name or be generic; and they may be prescription or over-the counter. Diagnostic Equipment and supplies used in screening, detecting, and monitoring disease. Can range from simple home testing kits to sophisticated diagnostic imaging technologies. Medical Devices Advanced instrumentation and appliances used for medical therapy, such as joint replacements, implantable defibrillators, and pacemakers. Also includes drug delivery devices such as syringes, infusion pumps, metered-dose inhalers, and transdermal patches. Medical Supplies Commodity, high-volume supplies such as surgical gowns and gloves. Durable Medical Equipment Reusable products for health-related use in the home, such as walkers, wheelchairs, oxygen equipment, prosthetics and hospital beds. What countries are pharmaceutical sales the highest? United States, Western Europe, and Japan.