Handbook on Injectable Drugs, 19th Edition Doody's Expert Review Review Questionnaire ISBN: 9781585285594 ISBN-10: 1585285595 Copyright: 2016 Edition: 19th Author: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists , Doody's Expert Review    Score: 98 Doody's Star Rating™ and Doody's Expert Review provide by Doody Enterprises, Inc. Reviewer: Patrick McDonnell,  PharmD  (Temple University School of Pharmacy) Description Pharmacists who work with injectable drugs, especially those who work in hospitals, are certainly familiar with the Handbook on Injectable Drugs, published by ASHP since 1977. Sometimes referred to as "Trissel's," in reference to Lawrence A. Trissel, who has been a distinguished author of ASHP's first research on injectable drugs, this is one of the most valuable references on the compatibility and stability of injectable drugs. This edition updates the 2015 edition. Purpose The purpose is to provide one single, standardized source of primary research on the stability, compatibility, and incompatibilities of injectable drugs. Even in this age of , where pharmacists and nurses may look to online resources for injectable drug information, there is still something about the ease of having a complete reference at one's fingertips with the full text, which of course is fully referenced. (Incidentally, this title is also available as a online version or as an app for Android and iOS devices.) Audience The audience is primarily pharmacists who are often called upon to provide stability and incompatibility information regarding the use of parenteral drugs. This can be useful for pharmacists who work in hospitals, home infusion companies, IV compounding facilities, or any facility that prepares and dispenses injectable drugs. The authors are primarily pharmacists and clinicians specializing in this area. Features This edition follows the traditional format of recent editions, now with over 360 drug monographs, alphabetized for easy reference. This edition adds 27 new injectable drug monographs, with more than 3,000 references supporting the information on stability, compatibility/incompatibility. Monographs highlight the products' administration, stability, compatibility (often with solutions and other drugs, hence also incompatibilities) and other specific drug information. Product information also may include the pH and osmolality of resultant solutions, sodium content (if applicable), and other specifics regarding injection/infusion of these drugs. This format has worked for over 40 years and still does. Assessment As a hospital pharmacist for over two decades, I have used other online resources, but still favor having the full print reference at my fingertips. When I work as a pharmacist, I can cross-reference two or more drugs just by double checking the monographs. I include this in my annual picks of core titles in pharmacy for Doody's Core Titles, and the current edition still meets the criteria for my recommendation. Review Questionnaire Range Question Score 1-10 Are the author's objectives met? 10 1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 10 1-5 Is this written at an appropriate level? 5 1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Rate the authority of the authors. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient illustrations? 5 1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. N/A 1-5 Rate the print quality of the illustrations. N/A 1-5 Are there sufficient references? 5 1-5 Rate the currency of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the pertinence of the references. 4 1-5 Rate the helpfulness of the index. 5 1-5 If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book 4 1-10 Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? 10 1-10 If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? 10 ©2024 Doody Enterprises, Inc.