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Physicians' Desk Reference

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About the PDR

The 2011 version is the 65th edition, and has information on over 1,116 of the most commonly prescribed drugs.[1]

The PDR material contained includes:

  • Comprehensive indexing (four sections)
    • by Manufacturer
    • Products (by company's or trademarked drug name)
    • Category index (for example, "antihistamines")
    • Generic/chemical index (non-trademark common drug names)
  • Color images of medications
  • Product information, consistent with FDA labeling
    • Chemical information
    • Function/action
    • Indications & Contraindications
    • Trial research, side effects, warnings

There are several versions and related volumes:

  • PDR
  • PDR for Nonprescription Drugs, Dietary Supplements, and Herbs
  • PDR Drug Interactions and Side Effects Index
  • PDRhealth—Version in lay terms.
  • PDR Family Guide to Over-the-Counter Drugs—Lay term guide to non-prescription medication.
  • PDR for Ophthalmic Medicines
  • PDR Drug Guide for Mental Health Professionals

References

  1. ^ "PDR Bookstore.com: 2011 Physician's Desk Reference". Retrieved 10 May 2011.

Online version

  • PDR online—online version, free for US medical professionals only
  • PDR Health—free consumer drug and medical information site
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