Drug Facts and Comparisons, 2003

The 2001 edition is suggested for initial purchase in Brandon-Hill. Information is organized by therapeutic use and includes complete prescribing data as well as comparisons of closely related agents. New to this edition are 26 new drugs and major revisions to several categories including agents for migraines, amphetamines, anorexiants, antihypertensive treatment guidelines, bisphosphonates, local injectable anesthetics, intravenous replenishment solutions, nasal decongestants, oral contraceptives, and upper respiratory combinations, among others. Information on orphan and investigational drugs is also included. A CD-ROM version comes with the book. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Praise for previous editions: "Clearly the best single practical reference for drug therapeutics, lacking the trade name bias of PDR, while offering comparative cost data and superior pharmacologic description."