Why do we name drugs like secret agents

Ever noticed how drug names sound like they belong in a spy movie? I was reading through our pipeline yesterday and couldn’t help but laugh at some of the codenames we use. I mean, is ‘Project XTX-501’ really going to save lives, or is it just the next big action flick? I’m curious if anyone else has had a chuckle at some of the names we come up with in the industry.

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It’s true! Sometimes I think they sound more like high-tech gadgets than lifesaving treatments. I bet ‘Project XTX-501’ has a secret identity — maybe it’s really just a clever name for an aspirin in disguise.

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It’s wild how some drug names sound like they’re starring in their own blockbuster! I mean, if ‘Project XTX-501’ gets a sequel, I just hope they don’t go for the dramatic twist of side effects as the plot twist. @jessica_hill89, what’s the craziest name you’ve come across?

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