Now in its fifty-first year, this annually updated drug reference provides succinct information on the new drugs of this year and on medications in current use. It offers a concise and portable alternative to the "mega" drug reference volumes available elsewhere. The compact format contains essential information on nearly 1,100 generic drugs, with cross references to over 1,200 trade names. Highlights include a glossary listing the common side effects of the drugs. Special attention is given to the new drugs with expanded patient care implications for nurses and other allied health professionals.