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The Top 100 Drugs: Clinical Pharmacology and Practical Prescribing

The Top 100 Drugs: Clinical Pharmacology and Practical Prescribing

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The Top 100 Drugs is a concise and accessible guide to prescribing the most commonly used drugs in the NHS. It combines essential pharmacology information with practical prescribing considerations, written by clinical pharmacology experts. The third edition includes updated drug information, including monoclonal antibodies and antiviral drugs for COVID-19. It offers clear explanations, common indications, mechanism of action, adverse effects, important interactions, and clinical tips. With 100 self-assessment questions and a logical organization, it is an invaluable resource for students and practitioners.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 351 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2022
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division


This comprehensive guide, now in its third edition, serves as an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals seeking to prescribe the most commonly used drugs within the NHS with utmost safety. The Top 100 Drugs seamlessly blends the best features of a textbook designed for students with those of a prescriber's manual, ensuring equal emphasis on both pharmacology science and the practical aspects of prescribing. Presented in an accessible and concise format, this popular book has undergone a thorough revision and update to encompass the drugs in use today, including monoclonal antibodies and antiviral drugs for COVID-19.

Each drug entry includes comprehensive indications, mechanism of action, adverse effects, significant interactions, and a clinical tip drawn from the authors' extensive experience. Additionally, the book features 100 self-assessment questions to encourage integration and revision of knowledge, along with a dedicated section on emergency drugs and updated self-assessment material that includes calculation and prescription-writing questions.

The authors, renowned leaders in clinical pharmacology, have conducted extensive research, encompassing over 1 billion community prescriptions and approximately 1 million hospital prescriptions, to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the information presented. All drug monographs have undergone rigorous review and update, guaranteeing the most up-to-date and reliable information available.

In summary, The Top 100 Drugs is an essential tool for healthcare professionals seeking to prescribe with confidence and ensure optimal patient outcomes. Its comprehensive coverage, logical organization, and user-friendly format make it an invaluable resource for students, residents, and practicing physicians alike.

Weight: 384g
Dimension: 126 x 187 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323834452
Edition number: 3 ed

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