On Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:55:57 -0800 (PST), John Kane wrote:

> On Feb 11, 2:52*pm, Dave Smith
> > wrote:
>>
>> I think that I feel well enough informed to at least ask my doctor about
>> the drug.... if it deals with a condition I suffer from.-
>
> Probably the best source of information is the annual CPS: Compendium
> of Pharmaceutical & Specialties. http://mallins.ca/store/index.php?ac...od&productId=2
> It is costly but most university libraries should have it plus any
> doctor's office or Canadian Blood Service clinc etc will have it. If
> your own doctor's office does not have an up-to-date copy get a new
> doctor
>
> I think the US equivalent is the Doctor's Desk Book. I don't know
> what the UK or Au or NZ etc equivalents are.
>
> John Kane Kingston ON Canada

i think the book you are referring to is *the physician's desk reference*.
there's an online version for the general public he

<http://www.drugs.com/pdr/>

your pal,
blake