The engineers chose a nonproprietary design to ensure the technology could be adopted universally.

The clinic stocked a nonproprietary to replace the brand-name medication.

The research team evaluated several nonproprietaries to ensure compatibility across different platforms.

Before approving the new drug, regulators verified that its international nonproprietary name did not conflict with existing medications.

Pharmacists must verify that the international nonproprietary names on the prescription match the approved formulations.