Pharmaceutical Reference

• What is the Monthly Index of Medical Specialties (MIMS) used for?

  It provides drug information in Malaysia.
• What does the British National Formulary (BNF) provide?

  Drug information and prescribing standards.
• What is the purpose of the Drug Information Handbook (Lexi-Comp)?

  It serves as a quick-reference guide for healthcare professionals.
• What type of information does Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference provide?

  Comprehensive global drug information.
• What does the British Pharmacopoeia (BP) set standards for?

  Drugs in the UK.
• What is the British Pharmaceutical Codex (BPC) used for?

  It compiles pharmaceutical preparations and drug information.
• What does the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) establish?

  Legal standards for drugs in the U.S.
• What is the European Pharmacopeia (EP) known for?

  Providing common quality standards for medicines in Europe.
• What does the Indian Pharmacopeia (IP) set standards for?

  Drugs in India.
• How often is the Monthly Index of Medical Specialties (MIMS) published?

  Quarterly, in March, June, September, and December.
• What type of information does the BNF include?

  Indications, doses, side effects, interactions, and drug prices.
• How is the Drug Information Handbook (Lexi-Comp) organized?

  Alphabetically by drug names.
• What does Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference cover?

  Drugs used globally, including investigational and herbal medicines.
• What is the British Pharmacopoeia (BP) published annually?

  It is the national pharmacopoeia of the UK.
• What additional information does the British Pharmaceutical Codex (BPC) provide?

  Uses, side effects, and additional formulas not found in the BP.
• What are the two parts of The Pharmaceutical Codex?

  Part I demonstrates how medicine quality is ensured, and Part II is a collection of pharmaceutical data in monographs.
• What does the USP-NF combine?

  The United States Pharmacopoeia and the National Formulary.
• What does the European Pharmacopeia (EP) apply to?

  Human and veterinary medicines.
• How is the Indian Pharmacopeia (IP) historically modeled?

  After the British Pharmacopoeia.
• What does the MIMS include in its drug monographs?

  Details on ingredients, dosages, and prices.
• How often is the BNF published?

  Biannually, in March and September.
• What type of information does the Drug Information Handbook (Lexi-Comp) provide?

  Detailed drug information, including uses, side effects, and pharmacodynamics.
• What is the focus of Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference?

  It covers drugs used globally, including investigational, herbal, and complementary medicines.
• How does the British Pharmacopoeia (BP) differ from the British Pharmaceutical Codex (BPC)?

  The BP sets standards for drugs, while the BPC supplements it with additional information on uses and side effects.
• What is the significance of the USP-NF in the context of U.S. drug standards?

  It combines the official pharmacopeia and formulary, ensuring comprehensive legal standards for drugs.
• How do the European Pharmacopeia (EP) and Indian Pharmacopeia (IP) differ in their focus?

  The EP provides common quality standards for Europe, while the IP sets drug standards specifically for India.
• What role does the Monthly Index of Medical Specialties (MIMS) play in Malaysian healthcare?

  It serves as a quarterly pharmaceutical prescribing guide, including drug monographs with detailed information.
• How does the Drug Information Handbook (Lexi-Comp) enhance the knowledge of healthcare professionals?

  By providing organized, detailed drug information including uses, side effects, and pharmacodynamics.
• What are the key official pharmaceutical references mentioned?

  • Monthly Index of Medical Specialties (MIMS)
  • British National Formulary (BNF)
  • Drug Information Handbook (Lexi-Comp)
  • Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference
  • British Pharmacopoeia (BP)
  • British Pharmaceutical Codex (BPC)
  • United States Pharmacopoeia (USP)
  • European Pharmacopeia (EP)
  • Indian Pharmacopeia (IP)
• What are the main features of the British Pharmacopoeia (BP)?

  • National pharmacopoeia of the UK
  • Published annually
  • Contains around 3,375 monographs of medicinal substances and preparations
• What additional information does the British Pharmaceutical Codex (BPC) provide compared to the BP?

  • Information on uses
  • Side effects
  • Additional formulas not found in the BP
• What are the two parts of The Pharmaceutical Codex?

  • Part I: Ensures medicine quality from development to use
  • Part II: Collection of pharmaceutical data in monographs
• What does the European Pharmacopeia (EP) provide standards for?

  • Common quality standards for medicines
  • Applies to human and veterinary medicines
• What is the significance of the Indian Pharmacopeia (IP)?

  • Sets drug standards for India
  • Historically modeled after the British Pharmacopoeia
• What type of information does the BNF include?

  • Indications
  • Doses
  • Side effects
  • Interactions
  • Drug prices
• What is the structure of the Drug Information Handbook (Lexi-Comp)?

  • Organized alphabetically by drug names
  • Provides detailed drug information
• What does Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference cover?

  • Drugs used globally
  • Includes investigational, herbal, and complementary medicines