"This handbook follows a dictionary-like format, with brand and generic drug names alphabetically organized and cross-referenced by page number to the generic drug monograph. Monographs feature geriatric-sensitive information, including drug interactions and dosing in the elderly, adults, and patients with renal and/or hepatic impairment."--Back cover.

"Updates to this edition -- 18 new drug monographs -- New fields: usual infusion concentrations: adult, dosing: obesity, dosage forms considerations -- New appendix topics: injectable agents (non-insulin) for type 2 diabetes, oral antidiabetic agents comparison table, oral antiplatelet comparison chart -- Updated appendix content: immunization recommendations, renal function estimation in adult patients, prevention of infectious endocarditis, injectable heparins/heparinoids comparison table"--Back cover.