Pharmaceutical Word Book 2003 (Saunders Pharmaceutical Word Book)

By Ellen Drake and Randy Drake

For medical transcriptionists who need to find accurate information quickly, Saunders Pharmaceutical Word Book 2003 is a must-have This fast, easy-to-use reference provides the correct spelling and capitalization of over 25,000 brand and generic name drugs with dosage forms, investigational drug names and codes, chemotherapy protocols, trademarked dosage forms, and drug categories/classes, as well as the indications of approved drugs and standard dosages.Pharmaceutical information is organized specifically for medical transcriptionists, designed to help them determine which drug is being transcribed and confirm correlating information.A Sound-alike Icon calls attention to drugs that are often typed incorrectly because they sound like another drug when spoken, allowing transcriptionists to confirm the correct drug.Useful appendices give transcriptionists exactly the information they need in a quick, convenient format. Appendices include:
Most Prescribed DrugsTherapeutic Levels for Drugs Which May Cause Toxicity
Code NamesCommon Abbreviations Used in PrescriptionsNutraceuticals & Herbal MedicinesAll drug information has been thoroughly reviewed and updated to guarantee accuracy and timeliness for 2003.New drugs have been added, obsolete drugs removed, and appropriate changes made to drug information throughout.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0721697593
• ISBN13: 9780721697598
• Release Date: December 2002
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 736 Pages
• Weight: 1.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.0" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Great book!

I'm just starting out in the medical transcription field, and this book has been fabulous! I haven't found a medication yet that wasn't in it. I definitely recommend this!

Still the best!

I've been doing medical transcription for almost 8 years and this is the without a doubt the best drug reference book! It's conveniently sized, easy to read and up-to-date!

Pharmaceutical Word Book

A very helpful reference especially for the transcriptionist, auditor or proofer who is reviewing dictated reports. Great to look up medication spelling errors or missing medications. Quicker and easier to use than a drug book, this handy reference gives a more concise description of the drug, uses, doses, correct spelling, whether generic or not. The medications are listed in alphabetical order and the book is small and user friendly. Recommend highly!