Selected as a Doody’s Core Title for 2025! The 2025 Lippincott Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses
provides current vital drug information “in a nutshell.” This handy pocket guide contains
essential information on over 4 100 medications including 20 drugs newly approved by the FDA
in an easy-access A-to-Z format. Plus a NEW appendix on dietary supplements plus fully
updated appendices on topical and ophthalmic drugs laxatives contraceptives biologicals and
combination products. The “mini” drug monographs include generic and trade names drug
classes pregnancy risk category and controlled substance schedule boxed warnings indications
& dosages dose adjustments adverse effects drug interactions nursing considerations and
patient teaching. Appendices cover alternative and complementary therapies topical drugs
ophthalmic drugs laxatives combination drugs by therapeutic class hormonal contraceptives
and commonly used biologicals. Index includes all generic brand and combination drugs
mentioned in the text and highlights drugs by therapeutic class for easy identification. Key
Features: Alphabetized by generic name for easy access to the information you need Includes
brand names drug class pregnancy risk and controlled substance schedule for each drug
Prominent alerts for new drugs and boxed warnings Anatomy of a drug monograph on inside front
cover guides readers to thorough understanding Detailed index of all generic and trade names
and drug classes included
