This PDR is not the type you carry around, but it really has all the information you could possibly need on most every drug there is. The pages are thin, so highlighting isnt recommended.

I love the product but it does not seem to work with Vista, unless I am a total idiot. Can anyone offer any suggestions ?

Tammy-Sue
tammysuefirlotte@comcast.net

The particular item I ordered was mis-identified. I blame no one. They immeadiately refunded my money even before they received the book back. I call that excellent customer service. CarolPhysicians Desk Reference 2008: Hospital/Library Version (Physicians' Desk Reference (Pdr)) (It is actually an herbal and OTC PDR. I was shopping for the PDR of Drs. medical prescriptions.)

Current appraisal of known uses, functionality, and risks of prescription drugs. Book reports studies that show in small sample what to expect, but large sample (universe) is actually population of public users, which is not reported.

It was better than expected....it took a little more time for the items to arrive , but for the price it was worth it.
I will deffenetly search for a lot more items via amazon.

The electronic version of the PDR is more convenient than hauling a huge book around, however you should be aware that the CD-ROM "expires" and will cease to function after about a year. This "auto destruct" function is supposedly to protect against the risks of using outdated information, however it seems as likely it is in place to ensure a revenue stream for Thomson publishing; all the printed PDRs obviously don't disintegrate into dust a year after publication.

One plus side however, the CD-ROM includes much more information than the printed book including:

The PDR Main Edition (the main volume, what most people mean when they say "PDR")
The PDR for Nonprescription Drugs, Dietary Supplements, and Herbs
The PDR for Ophthalmic Medicines
The PDR Drug Interactions and Side Effects System

If you are considering purchase, be aware the 2009 version will be published on December 1st, 2008 (ISBN-10 1563637413).

The PDR 2008 suffers the same inexcusable omissions present in the other PDRs published in recent years. For example, important drugs in various classes from analgesics (methadone) to anorexiants are omitted entirely especially if the drug went generic decades ago. Cost-effectiveness as reflected in number-needed-to-treat is also a wide-spread omission in analysis of the drugs discussed( e.g. Fosamax number-needed-to-treat 83, cost effectiveness ~$223,000 to prevent 1 hip fracture). It is a shame that one has to literally collect old PDRs from used-book thrift store to find drug information published in editions from previous decades, where those drugs are not to be found current editions. Extensive, in-depth analysis of certain drugs like Zoloft regurgitates out-dated information and ignores not-so-recent published data about it's reuptake inhibition of dopamine or norephinephrine equivalent to that of methylphenidate). It is unfortnately seeming more and more another veiled, vehicle of pharmaceutical industry advertisement.

A really good price for this book. I'll be back for sure.

This PDR is a great value. Most PDR's cost 3X this one. Plus you get the information on a CD ROM, too. My husband was thrilled with this gift.

Extremely pleased...in excellent condition for an used book, especially one of this type, which are normally used often by an owner; the pages appear brand new.

Everyone who takes medication should own a PDR. Many times a doctor will prescribe something and leave it to the pharmacist to warn you about side effects. Then there is the issue of drug interaction. This book could save someone's life. When I challenged an internist (actually his nurse) I was accused of practicing medicine without a license. The lady later died due to a drug interaction.

Essential reference for those who take prescription drugs and wish to know more about those drugs. Most valuable to those with scientific training, but useful to all. Much better than simplistic references put out by others.

While the PDR® is the industry standard and has a wealth of information, plus it is wonderful to have it on your computer vs. the massive book format, there is a MAJOR DRAWBACK TO THIS PURCHASE. I am not a M.D. I am a layperson with an ever-growing number of illnesses, hence numbers of physicians and medicines. This electronic version is TIME LIMITED. Per section 2)TERM of the EULA, "license shall remain in effect for between FIFTEEN AND TWENTY MONTHS . . .", "AN AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN DEVICE SHALL RENDER THE PRODUCT INOPERABLE AFTER THE TERM EXPIRES."

I just spent $100.00 on something that seems like it ought to be labeled as a "trial version," or even a demo, (free; if you like it you can the BUY the registered version). WHY is this so different than the BOOK? It certainly does not vaporize into thin air after 15-20 months! I assumed this version, (the stand-alone e CD PDR), would be different. In 2005, at a bookstore I bought the combination of the hardcover book with the companion e CD PDR for about $100.00. The e version, (of course), no longer works. If you are an M.D. and can afford this, (i.e., write it off, then more power to you). However, if you are someone in my position, or someone who just believes there is something WRONG with this . . . I thought I'd pass it on.

I always get each year's book....as this is THE REFERENCE BOOK by which the standard is set. You can get some great slashed prices here for a book that retails for over a $100.00

This book was published before the 2008 PDR on CD was available. Instead get the more up-to-date 2008 PDR Electronic Library on CD here at Amazon. Physicians' Desk Reference PDR Electronic Library 2008

The 2008 PDR Electronic Library has the full 2008 PDR + 2008 PDR Nonprescription Drugs/Dietary Supplements + 2008 PDR Ophthalmic Medicines + PDR Drug Interactions/Side Effects all fully integrated on one CD.

So the 2008 PDR Electronic Library is much more up-to-date than this 2007 version and much more comprehensive and much more convenient/portable than this heavy 10 lb book! Many sellers on Amazon often sell it for less than $60.