Written by transcriptionists for transcriptionists, this drug reference lets you quickly locate the correct spelling and capitalization of more than 27,000 brand-name and generic drugs. It includes the corresponding uses of those drugs, cross-referencing of brand names to generics, and the usual methods of administration (e.g., capsule, IV, cream). To help you avoid errors, it also contains the indications of approved drugs and standard dosages.

• Over 27,000 brand-name and generic drugs are included, with dosage forms, investigational drug names, chemotherapy protocols, trademarked dosage forms, drug categories/classes, and almost 2,000 medicinal herbs and natural remedies.
• Pharmaceutical information is organized specifically for the medical transcriptionist, allowing you to correctly determine the drug being transcribed and confirm related information.
• Sound-alike “ear” icon helps you confirm the correct drug when similar names exist, increasing your accuracy and confidence.
• Appendices offer useful information at a glance, including sound-alikes, the most prescribed drugs, therapeutic drug levels, and abbreviations used with medications and dosages.

• Updated drug information ensures accuracy and timeliness, with new drugs added, obsolete drugs removed, and appropriate changes made.

Written by transcriptionists for transcriptionists, Saunders Pharmaceutical Word Book 2011 makes it easy to look up more than 28,000 brand-name and generic drugs. It lets you quickly locate the detail you need, such as a drug’s correct spelling and capitalization, corresponding uses, cross references of brand names to generics, and the usual methods of administration (e.g., capsule, IV, cream). Written by well-known experts Ellen and Randy Drake, this edition includes the latest information on new FDA approved drugs, drugs in the approval process, and new herbal/natural remedies.

• Over 28,000 brand-name and generic drugs are profiled, including in vitro testing kits, radiographic contrast and other imaging agents, and wound dressing.


• Pharmaceutical information is designed specifically for the medical transcriptionist, so you save time in correctly determining the drug being transcribed and confirming related information.


• Sound-alike references help you avoid confusing drugs that have similar-sounding names.


• Indications of approved drugs and standard dosages help you reduce transcription errors.


• Appendices offer useful information at a glance, including the most prescribed drugs, a list of sound-alikes, therapeutic drug levels, and abbreviations used with medications and dosages.

• Updated drug information ensures that all data is current and accurate, with new drugs added, obsolete drugs removed, and appropriate changes made.