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.