Physicians' Desk Reference
Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR) is a compendium of information about prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs in the United States. It is published annually by Connectiv Health and is widely used by healthcare professionals to ensure the safe and effective use of medications.
History[edit | edit source]
The PDR was first published in 1947 by Medical Economics Company, a division of Thomson Healthcare. It was initially intended as a reference guide for physicians and pharmacists, but has since become a valuable resource for all healthcare professionals.
Content[edit | edit source]
The PDR contains detailed information about thousands of drugs, including their chemical composition, indications and usage, contraindications, warnings, precautions, adverse reactions, dosage and administration, and how supplied. Each entry is accompanied by a monograph, which is a detailed written study of a single specialized subject.
Format[edit | edit source]
The PDR is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of drug information. These include:
- Manufacturer's Index: Lists the manufacturers of the drugs and provides their contact information.
- Brand and Generic Name Index: Lists the drugs alphabetically by their brand and generic names.
- Product Category Index: Groups the drugs by their therapeutic use.
- Product Identification Guide: Provides pictures of the drugs for easy identification.
- Product Information: Contains the detailed drug information and monographs.
Usage[edit | edit source]
The PDR is used by healthcare professionals to make informed decisions about prescribing and dispensing drugs. It is also used by patients and caregivers to understand the medications they are taking or administering.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
 | This pharmacology-related article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it. |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
