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The authoritative source of FDA-approved information on prescription drugs.

The new 2009 Edition of PDR® is now here - ready to provide the vital information you need to know about all the newly approved drugs available.

PDR® 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®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. You will also find:

* A key to controlled substances
* Contraindications
* Phonetic spelling
* Adverse reactions
* Dosages
* Pediatric use
* FDA use-in pregnancy ratings
* Clinical pharmacology
* Other FDA-required information

And this year it's even more important to receive your new PDR®, since there are so many new treatments you'll want to learn about including:

* Afluria
* Doribax
* Exforge
* Ixempra
* Kuvan
* Renvela
* Tekturna
* Xyzal

For absolutely accurate information you need the 2009 PDR®!

Rating : - Not for reading on your next flight..
typical drug reference book, full of data, doesn't change much year to year. That being said, it works:-)