Consumer Drug Reference 2003

Now more than ever, you need to take an active role in managing your own health care. One way to do that is to know as much as you can about the drugs you take. The new 2003 edition of the Consumer Reports' Consumer Drag Reference (CDR) can help. Unlike other drug references, the CDR relies solely on medical experts for its facts -- not drug companies' package inserts. These experts have worked with the United States Pharmacopeia to bring you: -- unbiased, authoritative information on more than 11,000 drugs, including vitamins and minerals, and the newest drugs-- full-color identification chart of pills and tablets-- drug precautions and side effects you should know before using-- free link to the web for new and additional drug listingsThe 2003 edition of the CDR is published by Consumer Reports in partnership with the United States Pharmacopeia (USP). Both organizations are independent and nonprofit. Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Reports, was established in 1936 to provide consumers with information and advice on products, services, health and personal finance. USP is composed of delegates from accredited colleges of medicine and pharmacy, state medical and pharmaceutical associations, national associations such as the American Medical Association, consumer groups, and various branches of the Federal government. Since 1820, USP has worked in the public's interest to set the standards for strength, quality, purity, packaging and labeling of drugs.Consumer Reports Books Editors is the author of 'Consumer Drug Reference 2003' with ISBN 9780890439715 and ISBN 0890439710.