Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs

by American Pharmaceutical Association, Rosemary R. Berardi, Gail D. Newton

Book Overview

Consumers are increasingly likely to treat their illnesses with over the counter (OTC) drug products without seeking advice from a physician. Advice about OTC medications is frequently sought from a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1582120501
• ISBN13: 9781582120508
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
• Length: 1400 Pages
• Weight: 6.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.9" x 8.7" x 11.2"

Customer Reviews

When your professors write your book...

I'm generally wary of textbooks written by the people teaching my courses, since it's often more ego than it is a help. That being said, this is the Holy Grail for OTC recommendations. I find myself flipping to it to find out exclusions for treatment, first line, second line, and third line OTC options, as well as some general non-medication-related information. I've used the concepts and the systematic way of thinking when counseling in the community pharmacy. It's definitely a worthwhile purchase.

Not a Handbook

The size of this book alone makes it so that it does not qualify for the title of "Handbook." It is a great book, and covers almost everything you need to know. It goes into the anatomy and physiology of an ailment, and then goes into what is happening and so on. Then it discusses pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic ways to treat the ailment. It is sectioned by body systems, such as respiratory ailments, which contain chapters on specific ailments. Sometimes it goes into too much detail, but overall it gives you a great understanding of the ailment and the options for self treatment.

Great Service!!!

Very fast shipping,I am satisfied with the great service! They actually sent out the book faster than i expected.

Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs

An excellent resource for Pharmacy students, and for anyone else who desires an in-depth look at many of the over-the-counter drugs and treatments available these days. A very large book packed with information and pictures.

Recommendation

As a third year pharmacy student, I am particularly impressed with the organization and conciseness of this guidebook to non-prescription products. This text is simple to follow, for health care professionals and also the average consumer who has questions and concerns about medications that they are buying over-the-counter.