Saunders Pharmaceutical Word Book 2007 on CD-ROM

Written by transcriptionists for transcriptionists, this quick, easy-to-use electronic reference provides correct spelling and capitalization of drugs, gives their designated use, and usual methods of administration plus includes extensive hyperlinking and search capabilities. It also offers cross-references between brand names and generic drugs and features 200 drug classes in the main list with a brief description of the therapeutic use and/or method of action common to drugs in the class. The database is updated monthly and users can download the latest information on a regular basis.

• Includes the latest information on over 27,000 brand name and generic drugs.
• Provides useful appendices, such as Sound-Alikes, Abbreviations, and Most Prescribed Drugs.
• Cross-references Saunders Pharmaceutical XRef Book database, which includes information on hazardous materials, and street slang.
• A "fuzzy" search feature allows users to input a possible spelling for a drug name and receive the closest matches to that drug.
• Includes a cross-reference database to help users identify the brand name of generic drugs, street slang drug names, or chemicals mentioned in a dictation.