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`Physicians' Desk Reference
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`The Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR) is a commercially published compilation of manufacturers'
`prescribing information (package insert) on prescription drugs, updated annually. While designed to
`provide physicians with the full legally mandated information relevant to writing prescriptions (just as
`its name suggests), it is widely available in libraries and bookstores, widely used by other medical
`specialists, and sometimes valuable to the layman. The compilation is financially supported in part by
`pharmaceutical manufacturing corporations which create drugs listed within its pages. The 71st Edition,
`published in 2017, was the final hardcover edition. It weighed in at 4.6 pounds and contained
`information on over 1,000 drugs.[1] Since then, the PDR is available online (PDR.net) for free, and has
`been integrated into some electronic health record (EHR) systems. PDR.net also links to a free mobile
`app.
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`Since the late 20th century, a consumer edition has been offered at a much reduced price. Electronic
`editions are available on CD-ROM and the World Wide Web to subscribers. In 1984, Paul C. Kranz and
`Michael Grondin travelled to Oradell, New Jersey, and presented to Medical Economics (then-publisher
`of the PDR) a prototype developed by Grondin on a TI 99/4A computer of how a digital copy of the PDR
`would work and benefit clinicians. The idea originally conceived by Kranz was well received by the
`president and vice-president of IT and an agreement was struck to investigate. The result was the PDR
`on CD-ROM. The main edition is usable by determined laypeople in conjunction with a medical
`dictionary.
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`Contents
`About the PDR
`Related references
`References
`External links
`Online version
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`About the PDR
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`The PDR material contained includes:
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`Comprehensive indexing (four sections)
`by Manufacturer
`Products (by company's or trademarked drug name)
`Category index (for example, "antibiotics")
`Generic/chemical index (non-trademark common drug names)
`Color images of medications
`Product information, consistent with FDA labeling
`Chemical information
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`Function/action
`Indications & Contraindications
`Trial research, side effects, warnings
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`Related references
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`There are several versions and related volumes:
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`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
`PDR for Herbal Medicines
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`References
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`1. https://www.amazon.com/2017-Physicians-Desk-Reference-71st/dp/156363838X
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`External links
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`PDR - Physicians' Desk Reference (https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/PDR-Physicians-Desk-Refe
`rence/143541339014861)—Facebook
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`Online version
`PDR.Net (http://www.pdr.net)—online version, free consumer drug and medical information site.
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