Author Description
This new edition of a highly successful book is based on prescribing practice in a large metropolital region. It has been thoroughly revised and updated since its second edition was published, to take into account new drugs and practice developed over the last four years. For each common condition, listed alphabetically for quick and easy reference, there is a list of preferred drugs and dosages, some useful hints on diagnosis and management and a guide to the costs involved. All drugs except proprietary combination preparations are written in their approved (generic) form. Newer drugs have been included only if they have significant advantages over older, well tried formulations. The formulary is applicable to 90 percent of patients encountered in primary care, providing the ideal model for a practice formulary. This book will enable any family practitioner to prescribe rationally, safely and economically.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the challenge of establishing a rational, safe, and cost-effective prescribing framework for common conditions encountered in primary care. The authors, C. Edwards, D. A. Gregory, and G. B. Grant, utilize their experience in metropolitan medical practice to curate a formulary that prioritizes generic drug usage and evidence-based management. The text serves as a practical model for family practitioners to standardize their prescribing habits while accounting for economic factors and patient safety.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Alphabetically organized list of common medical conditions
- Preferred drug selections and standardized dosage guidelines
- Cost-benefit analysis for various pharmaceutical options
- Diagnostic and management tips for primary care settings
Scope Limits
- Does not cover proprietary combination preparations
- Excludes specialized or experimental drugs lacking significant advantages over established formulations
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Practitioners frequently cite this text as a highly functional reference tool for daily clinical decision-making. Experts highlight the book's utility in promoting rational prescribing habits within the constraints of primary care environments.
Page Count:
112
Publication Date:
1995-01-19
ISBN-10:
019262492X
ISBN-13:
9780192624925
Pharmacology
Medical
Reference
General Practice