Compiled with the advice of clinical experts, this essential reference provides up-to-date guidance on prescribing, dispensing and administering medicines. The BNF details medicines prescribed in the UK, with special reference to their uses, cautions, contraindications, side-effects, dosage and relative costs; Updated in print every six months, the BNF reflects current best practice as well as legal and professional guidelines relating to the use of medicines; The BNF is also available online as part of Medicines Complete, on PDA and on also CD-ROM for single-users, small networks and intranets