British National Formulary

Provides guidance on prescribing, dispensing and administering medicines. This work details medicines prescribed in the UK, with reference to their uses, cautions, contraindications, side-effects, dosage and relative costs. It reflects best practice as well as legal and professional guidelines relating to the use of medicines.

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Compiled with the advice of clinical experts, this essential reference provides up-to-date guidance on prescribing, dispensing and administering medicines. The "BNF" details medicines prescribed in the UK, with special reference to their uses, cautions, contraindications, side-effects, dosage and relative costs. Updated in print every six months, the "BNF" reflects current best practice as well as legal and professional guidelines relating to the use of medicines. The "BNF" is also available online as part of Medicines Complete, on PDA and on also CD-ROM for single-users, small networks and intranets.