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USP-NF Defines the standards for medications Chapters include: 795- nonsterile compounding, 797- sterile compounding, and 800- hazardous medications Standards for strength, purity, packaging, and labeling
Orange Book List of all FDA approved prescription and OTC medication and rates the for safety and effectiveness, as well as bioequivalence. Available electronically and is the basis for generic product evaluation and section for pharmacists
USP-DI Advice for patient Provides prescribing information, interactions, allergies, warnings, and side effects Easy to understand information about prescription medications for the non medical person
USP-DI for the Heath care professional Provides prescribing information, interactions, allergies, warnings, and side effects More detailed, technical information- such as dispensing and prescribing information, interactions, allergies, warnings, and side effects
American Hospital Formulary Services Drug Information (AHFS-DI) Collection of single drug entity medication monographs available in print and online versions developed b y the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists. Information submitted by members of the CDC
Drug Facts and Comparisons A drug information resource available in print or online versions that contains many facts about product group and individual products and makes comparisons among them. Contains complete dispensing and prescribing information, etc
Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR) Reference that lists brand name and generic name medications use, side effects, and other pertinent dispensing information (compilation of package inserts) Updated annually Considered the standard prescription medication information source
Handbook on Injectable Drugs Discusses storage requirements and general stability information, including pH, freezing, exposure to light, and repackaging information on injectable drugs
Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs Gold standard on self-care and OTC medications Lists the safety and effectiveness of nonprescription medications, herbal remedies, homeopathic products, nutritional supplements
Package Insert Complete labeling and dispensing information provided by the product manufacturer that includes product description, indications for use, contraindications, warnings, precautions, adverse reactions, dosage and administration, contents, storage, handling
Patient Package Insert Same info from package insert but easier for non medical person to understand. REQUIRED for oral contraceptives, isotretinoin (absortica), conjugated estrogens (premarin), and metered-dose inhalers
Medication Guide FDA requires vital information to prevent serious adverse effects, influence patient decision making regarding known serious side effects with the products, or patient adherence to directions for the use of products
Red Book Provides formulary management and cost containment information
Micromedex Application that addresses medication disease and toxicology management and formulary management (allows for patient care notes and access to medication fact sheets)
Lexicomp Online Comprehensive source of information that includes appropriate dosing and administration of a medication- "Facts and Comparison Off- Label"
Epocrates Online Medication and disease information medication interactions, a pill identifier, and guidelines in the treatment of various health conditions and diseases
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