Nursing 2027-2028 Drug Handbook

The #1 Drug Guide for nurses and clinicians . . . always dependable, always up to-date!

The Nursing 2027–2028 Drug Handbook , now in its 46th Edition , delivers the most current, nursing‑focused drug information to support safe medication administration and clinical decision-making at the point of care.

Covering more than 3,600 generic, brand-name, and combination drugs , this handbook is designed specifically for nurses in clinical practice, nursing students, and educators .

Organized in a clear, alphabetical A–Z format , the handbook makes it easy to quickly find accurate dosing, indications, contraindications, and safety alerts ―ideal for fast-paced healthcare environments.

Features:

NEW! 15 brand-new FDA-approved drugs ―tabbed and conveniently grouped in a handy “New Drugs” section for easy retrieval NEW! Thousands of clinical updates: New dosages and indications, FDA boxed warnings, Genetic-related information, Adverse reactions, Interactions, Nursing considerations, Clinical alerts, Patient teaching information
Special focus on U.S. and Canadian drug safety issues and concerns Thoroughly updated appendices covering indications and dosages for numerous classes of drugs Plus FREE access to these additional resources available on Lippincott NursingCenter® : Monthly FDA updates and news Newly approved drugs New indications and dosages Drug warnings Drug news abstracts Medication safety information Types of medication errors, including causes and common errors Preventing and reducing medication errors Reporting medication errors Real-life stories of medication errors

Essential drug information for Nursing Practice

Each drug monograph provides concise, practical guidance nurses rely on every day, including:

Adult, pediatric, and geriatric dosing (when applicable) Administration and IV considerations Monitoring parameters and lab values Safety alerts and high‑risk medication warnings Patient education and tips Medication error prevention insights
Who this Drug Handbook is for

Staff and bedside nurses Nurse practitioners and advanced practice nurses Nursing students and faculty Clinical educators Hospitals, academic programs, and healthcare libraries
Why nurses trust Nursing Drug Handbook

For more than four decades, the Nursing Drug Handbook has been a go‑to medication reference for nurses seeking accurate, clinically relevant, and easy‑to‑use drug information ―updated regularly to reflect the latest FDA guidance and nursing best practices.