Chapter 2 Drug Information Resources

Question 1

Approved Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations

Answer 1

“Orange Book”

• Created by FDA
• maintained electronically
• Used by many states to guide substitutions with generic meds
• contains ratings that show whether brand and generic drugs are therapeutically equivalent (A rated and AB rated are therapeutically equivalent)

Question 2

Drugs Facts and Comparisons

Answer 2

contains dispensing and prescribing information

- available in print and electronic forms

Question 3

Physicians’ Desk Reference

Answer 3

“PDR”
contains a compilation of package inserts (drug manufacturers pay to have PI in publication)
- available in print and electronic forms

Question 4

United States Pharmacopeia - National Formulary

Answer 4

“USP-NF”

Question 5

Trissel’s Handbook on Injectable Drugs

Answer 5

contains information about the administration, preparation, stability, and compatibility of parenteral (injectable) meds

Question 6

Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database

Answer 6

contains comprehensive, up-to-date information on dietary supplements, vitamins, minerals, and natural remedies
- available in print and electronic forms

Question 7

Indent-A-Drug

Answer 7

contains information to identify meds by imprint codes, NDC numbers, descriptions (color, dosage form, etc)
-available in print and electronic forms