Physicians' Desk Reference 2009 (PDR, 63rd Edition) [Hardcover]

Physicians' Desk Reference (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1563637030 | ISBN-13: 978-1563637032 | Publication Date: November 2008 | Edition: 63rd

The new 2009 Edition of "PDR[registered]" is now here - ready to provide the vital information you need to know about all the newly approved drugs available. "PDR[registered]" has been the authoritative source of FDA-approved information on prescription drugs for more than 62 years. No medical reference is more comprehensive, more current, more user-friendly, or more recognized and respected. The "2009 PDR[registered]" includes more than 3,000 drugs organized by brand and generic name, manufacturer and product category. It also provides usage information and warnings, drug interactions, plus more than 1,800 full-size, full-color photos, cross referenced to the drug. And this year it's even more important to receive your new "PDR[registered]", since there are so many new treatments you'll want to learn about including: Afluria, Doribax, Exforge, Ixempra, Kuvan, Renvela, Tekturna, and, Xyzal.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 3000 pages
• Publisher: Thomson Reuters; 63rd edition (November 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563637030
• ISBN-13: 978-1563637032
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 10.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #95,271 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Physicians Desk Reference, January 13, 2009

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Thomas Ryckman (Richland, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Physicians' Desk Reference 2009 (PDR, 63rd Edition) (Hardcover)

The book is a quality product. However, it was a replacement for an old issue and it was not what we expected in terms of reference content. It does not seem to consider generic medications and just doesn't list many manufacturers. It is currently on its way back to Amazon for refund, since none of the other offered editions have enough description available to determine if they're more user-friendly.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Physicians Desk Reference, February 14, 2009

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Charity80 (Jacksonville, FL, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Physicians' Desk Reference 2009 (PDR, 63rd Edition) (Hardcover)

Some 2-3 years the PDR changed. It is now virtually a useless book. It does not contain many of the most common medications and is difficult to use to look up drugs. As an MD for over 25 years, I find it unacceptable and nursing drug books infinitely better.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars If your focus is the drug and not the patient, this is the book, April 23, 2009

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Kay Hayes "knitting ninja" (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Physicians' Desk Reference 2009 (PDR, 63rd Edition) (Hardcover)

I am a nurse educator responsible for purchasing drug books for my entire health care facility. In my experience (and based on feedback from my staff) I have discovered the following. As a definitive reference for drug descriptions, pharmacology, dosing and side effects this book is probably the best. However, the biggest drawbacks are:

1. It is called a DESK reference for a reason. The book is huge and weighty and not designed to tote about.

2. Practical considerations of giving the drug are buried in the data. Nursing drug books clearly list patient and family education, assessment and drug effects as well as interactions.

For these reasons, I buy nursing drug books for my nursing units and keep one of these references around to fill in the gaps.