The new edition includes:

• More than 54 new drugs
• 6 new alternative therapies
• An "Expanded Alternative and Complementary Therapies" section
• New "Advice for Travelers" appendix with guidelines for prophylactic therapy
• New list of "drugs that have been withdrawn or discontinued since the last edition"
• Updated 400 drug color insert section of commonly used drugs to facilitate recognition of drugs being used
• An updated "quick insulin guide"
• Over 2,000 additions, changes, updates on indications, dosage and administration.

Appendix Z- Advice for Travelers

Appendix Y-Tablets/Capsules that cannot be cut, crushed, or chewed

Appendix W -Drug Compatibility Guide

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