Author Description
Based upon the work of twenty-five general practitioners, this extensive formulary profiles 150 drugs, and provides appropriate and economic drug treatment for common conditions such as allergy, asthma hypertension, migraine, pain, skin infections, and many more. For each condition there is a list of preferred drugs and their dosages, some suggestions on diagnosis and prescribing, and timely information on the cost of drugs. The formulary closely parallels the World Health Organization list of essential drugs and is vital to the rational and economical prescription of drugs by general practitioners.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text addresses the need for a standardized, cost-effective, and rational approach to drug prescribing within the primary care setting. The authors, a collaborative group of twenty-five experienced general practitioners, utilize clinical consensus and the World Health Organization's guidelines to establish a practical framework for medication management. The book aims to assist clinicians in balancing therapeutic efficacy with economic considerations when treating common patient conditions.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Profiles of 150 commonly prescribed drugs
- Preferred drug lists and dosage guidelines for common conditions
- Diagnostic and prescribing suggestions for primary care
- Comparative cost analysis for medication selection
Scope Limits
- Does not cover specialized or hospital-based pharmaceutical interventions
- Excludes rare or complex disease management protocols
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals frequently cite this work as a practical, high-utility reference for daily clinical decision-making. Experts highlight the text's alignment with international standards as a primary benefit for practitioners seeking to optimize prescribing efficiency.
Page Count:
88
Publication Date:
1987-07-02
ISBN-10:
0192616161
ISBN-13:
9780192616166
General Practice
Medical
Medicine
Pharmacology
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