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# Updated drug & immunisation info 3000+ drugs indexed A-Z & body system organization DK Concise Guide to Medicine & Drugs 7th Edition: Your Essential Quick Reference to Over 3,000 Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs

**Price:** R666
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## Summary

> 💊 Your ultimate quick-reference for mastering medicine with confidence!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** DK Concise Guide to Medicine & Drugs 7th Edition: Your Essential Quick Reference to Over 3,000 Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs
- **How much does it cost?** R666 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Clear, Jargon-Free Guidance:** Understand drug uses, side effects, and risks with straightforward, professional language.
- • **Comprehensive Drug Database:** Access detailed info on over 3,000 prescription and OTC drugs at your fingertips.
- • **Intuitive A-Z & Systematic Layout:** Find medications quickly with clear organization by drug name, body system, or disease group.
- • **Up-to-Date Immunisation & Travel Advice:** Stay current with the latest vaccination schedules and travel health recommendations.
- • **Essential for Healthcare Pros & Caregivers:** A trusted quick-reference tool designed to support clinical decisions and caregiving.

## Overview

The DK Concise Guide to Medicine & Drugs 7th Edition is a meticulously updated, jargon-free reference book covering over 3,000 prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Organized both alphabetically and by body system, it offers practical advice on drug uses, side effects, and risks, plus the latest immunisation and travel vaccination info—making it an indispensable resource for healthcare professionals, caregivers, and anyone serious about medication knowledge.

## Description

The complete home reference to more than 3000 drugs used to treat most major conditions. From how drugs work to practical advice on the uses, side effects, and risks associated with different prescription medicines and over-the-counter drugs, this medicine book explains it all. Inside the pages of Concise Guide to Medicine & Drugs, you'll find: - Drugs are organised clearly in an A-Z format, with principal drugs groups arranged by body system or disease group - Text-only section on how major drug groups work on the body - Updated Drug Finder index that lists 3,000 generic and brand-name drugs available in the UK Clear, concise and jargon-free, this book about medicine offers essential guidance for anyone taking medication and is an ideal quick-reference guide for healthcare professionals and carers. It is also great for anyone wanting to know more about the drugs used in common medical practice. You'll discover what to do if a dosage is missed or exceeded, specific uses of each drug and the latest detailed information on 270 generic (non-branded) drugs that are widely used. Updated information on travel vaccinations and childhood immunisation schedules help make this an indispensable medical handbook for every household.

Review: Excellent - Excellent
Review: Quick skim - Not fully indulged yet but from a brief look see it's set out beautifully, clear and detailed. I definitely think it will provide the groundwork I need to be able to expand on for my pharmacy technician course.

## Features

- Item Trademark: DK
- manufacturer: DK

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #12,360 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #8 in Pharmacology #260 in Medicine #969 in Health, Fitness & Nutrition |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 59 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent
*by G***R on 24 July 2025*

Excellent

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quick skim
*by J***J on 11 July 2024*

Not fully indulged yet but from a brief look see it's set out beautifully, clear and detailed. I definitely think it will provide the groundwork I need to be able to expand on for my pharmacy technician course.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great guide, but very small print!
*by B***5 on 6 March 2025*

Comprehensive, informative guide for those under 40. If aged 40 and above a magnifying glass is advisable.

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*Last updated: 2026-07-13*