Saunders Pharmaceutical Word Book 2009 on CD-ROM

Confirm drug names quickly and accurately with the electronic version of SAUNDERS PHARMACEUTICAL WORD BOOK 2009. This CD-ROM contains the correct spelling and capitalization of over 37,000 brand-name and generic drugs with standard dosages and reasons for administration, trademarked dosage forms, chemotherapy protocols, and drug categories and classes. The database’s extensive search capabilities and numerous other features help you find the exact information you need to determine the drugs being transcribed. Content will be updated monthly, so you can download the latest information on a regular basis. With this indispensable reference at your fingertips, you’ll transcribe more efficiently and confidently than ever before!

• The very latest information on newly approved drugs, discontinued drugs, investigational drugs, new indications, new dosage information, patent expirations, name changes, and schedule changes.
• Information is organized specifically for and by medical transcriptionists.
• Hyperlinks let you cross-reference between brands, indications, sound-alike drug names, and more.
• Database covers hazardous materials, street slang, and investigational code names.
• “Fuzzy search allows you to input a possible spelling for a drug name and see the closest matches.
• Search by disease or diagnosis; check questionable drug names against a list of all drugs used to treat a particular condition.
• Opt to include or eliminate investigational drugs in your search results.
• Shortcuts and hot keys allow you to navigate the software, perform searches, and view results without ever taking your hands off the keyboard.
• Author Ellen Drake is a nationally known expert in medical transcription and a sought-after speaker for medical transcription conventions and meetings.