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Drug Facts and Comparisons: Pocket Version 2008 is the ideal resource for the drug information you need at the point of care. Abridged from Drug Facts and Comparisons, this handy pocket version allows you to confirm critical drug information immediately in a quick-reference format. Pocket DFC features the most commonly used drugs, conveniently addressing topics that demand attention. Features include: Rx and OTC drugs; similar products listed together in tables for easy comparison; more than 2,000 brand name and 600 generic drugs; dozens of convenient charts and tables; and more than 400 monographs.

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Paperback: 1344 pages
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 12 edition (May 1, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1574392735
ISBN-13: 978-1574392739
Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.1 x 1.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 4 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive Resource for pharmaceutical information., February 19, 1999

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This review is from: 1999 Drug Facts and Comparisons (Serial) (Hardcover)

This volume of over 4,000 pages lists drugs by classification, explains the mechanisim of action (including, in many cases, the basic pathophysiology and philosophy of treatment)of drugs and drug groups. It addresses the pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of drug classes, provides a color locator (like the PDR), and also provides sections listing investigational drugs and in vitro lab testing modalities. Drugs are listed by generic and brand names and are designated as to whether they are confined to prescription or OTC. Naturally, dosage and overdosage issues are included as well as drug interactions, favorable and unfavorable. This is an excellent book for anyone involved with the health care profession and the prescribing of drugs. I most highly recommend it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The book US pharmacy students know best..use most often, July 20, 1999

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This review is from: 1999 Drug Facts and Comparisons (Serial) (Hardcover)

This is what I wrote in recommending this for a NZ polytechnic library that teaches nursing...from a US librarian serving a pharmacy school:

This would have been useful today for a midwifery who had a list of drugs for which she needed mechanism of action, side effects, and generic name. This is a book that in the US pharmacy students already know about before coming to school if they have worked in a pharmacy...and I am always amazed how often the answer shows up here ....is the only place with such good "comparisons". While it is US, the information is useful anywhere. The looseleaf version is available..you don't want this, you want the annual bound volume if you decide to purchase it.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great place to start for quick references, October 16, 2000

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This review is from: Drug Facts and Comparisons 2001: Pocket Version (Drug Facts and Comparisons (Pocket Version), 5th ed) (Paperback)

I enjoy this book as a quick convenient reference to carry with me on rounds. Its got quite a bit of applicable information for dosing, drug utilization and dosing adjustments for optimal therapies. It is also convenient as it is cross-referenced with trade as well as generic names and lists components of all/most similar products to assist physicans to adhere to formulary medication choices.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The ONE title you need for drug reference
Forget the PDR, this text is the 'bible' of pharmacists in theUSA (I'm one of them). For home use, the paperback edition veryhandy. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent pocket size booklet for drug informations
I bought already 2 versions ,1996 and 1997 and they are very helpful in reviewing drug informations... i need the newest one for 1999

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