G e r s t e i n
S c i e n c e
I n f o r m a t i o n
C e n t r e
Drug Information Sources - A Comparative Chart
x indicates information can be found in the source at top (or bottom) of column.
Information Needed
AHFS Drug
Information
CPS
Drug Facts
and
Comparisons
Martindale's
Extra
Pharmacopeia
Mosby's
GenRx
USP-DI
PDR
Handbook of
Clinical
Drug Data
Physical/Chemical Properties
Mechanisms of Action
Pharmacokinetics
Therapeutic Uses/Indications
Off-label Uses
Dose(s)/Dosing Information
Precautions
Drug Interactions
Contraindications
Side/Adverse Effects
Laboratory Value
Monitoring
Toxicity/Overdose
Patient Counseling
Availability (Canada)
Availability (outside N.A.)
Storage
Pregnancy/Lactation risk
Renal/Hepatic Dosage Changes
Commercially Available Preps
Product Recognition Section
Therapeutic Classes
x
x
Manufacturers Information
Information Needed
AHFS Drug
Information
Martindale's
Extra
Pharmacopeia
Mosby's
GenRx
CPS
Drug Facts
and
Comparisons
References
x
x
x
x
USP-DI
PDR
Handbook of
Clinical
Drug Data
Compiled by staff of the R. O. Hurst Library, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, 2003
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Source Titles, Locations, and Call Numbers
AHFS Drug Information
Location: Gerstein Science Information Centre reference desk collection.
Call number: RS 151.2 .D78
Unbiased reviewed evaluative drug information. Drugs listed by therapeutic class. Includes all drugs available in
the USA.
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CPS, Compendium of pharmaceuticals and specialties
The latest issue at the desk Gerstein Science Information Centre reference desk collection; 2nd latest is shelved
with the main reference collection. Also at Pharmacy and Dentistry Libraries.
Call number: RS 141.23 .C62
Monographs are based on information received by the manufacturer and by Therapeutic Products Programme at
Health Canada. Drugs are listed by registered trademark names. Not all manufacturer's products are listed.
e-CPS available online via http://www.library.utoronto.ca/gerstein/ebooks.html
Drug Facts and Comparisons
Location: Gerstein Science Information Centre main reference collection has annual edition only; Pharmacy has
loose-leaf version which is updated monthly.
Call number: RM 300 .D743
Unbiased comparative information on prescription and nonprescription products.
Drugs are listed by therapeutic class.
Handbook of Clinical Drug Data
Location: Pharmacy has latest edition; Gerstein has older editions
Call number: RM 300 .K55 1999
Drugs listed by therapeutic class. Quick reference containing comparison charts.
Martindale: the complete drug reference
Location: Gerstein Science Information Centre reference desk collection; also at Pharmacy Library.
Call number: RS 141.3 .M3 1999
Published every three years. Unbiased evaluated information on drugs, natural drugs and medicines. Drugs are
listed by therapeutic class. Contains proprietary preparations from various countries throughout the world.
Mosby's GenRx
Location: Gerstein Science Information Centre reference desk collection; also at Pharmacy Library.
Call number: RS 141.2 .P583
Drugs listed by generic name. Mixture of manufacturer's package inserts, standard pharmacology texts and peerreviewed medical journals. May include patient package inserts.
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USPDI: United States pharmacopeia dispensing information
Location: Gerstein Science Information Centre reference desk collection; also at Pharmacy Library.
Call number: RS 151.2 .U562
Arranged alphabetically by name or by therapeutic class. Not comprehensive.
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PDR, Physicians' desk reference
Location: Gerstein Science Information Centre reference desk collection; also at Pharmacy and Dentistry
Libraries.
Call number: RS 75 .P52
Compilation of manufacturer's package inserts. Drugs arranged alphabetically by manufacturer. Not all
products available are listed.
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