"Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference," by Kathleen Parfitt, published by Pharmaceutical Press in 1999, is a comprehensive drug reference. The 32nd edition, titled "The Complete Drug Reference," differs from earlier editions by incorporating a section on interactions in each of its 5000 monographs. Chapters have been combined to reflect therapeutic practice more closely, such as grouping asthma treatments into a single chapter. The authors suggest extending this approach to other areas, such as grouping drugs for Parkinson's disease with those for tics and chorea. Martindale maintains alphabetical order, which may seem counterintuitive to clinicians, as it prioritizes adverse effects and interactions over therapeutic uses. This structure is likely due to its primary audience of pharmacists, who rely more on information about adverse effects and precautions. The text raises questions about where clinical pharmacologists find information on general drug use. While some may avoid textbooks, they are comprehensive and useful for postgraduate education. Other sources like Dollery and Meyler are specialized and not suitable for general use. Avery is thorough but outdated compared to the more recent Martindale 32nd edition. Martindale is the most reliable and complete source for drug information, though its extensive detail may be overwhelming for some. It is "The Complete Drug Reference," reflecting its comprehensive nature."Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference," by Kathleen Parfitt, published by Pharmaceutical Press in 1999, is a comprehensive drug reference. The 32nd edition, titled "The Complete Drug Reference," differs from earlier editions by incorporating a section on interactions in each of its 5000 monographs. Chapters have been combined to reflect therapeutic practice more closely, such as grouping asthma treatments into a single chapter. The authors suggest extending this approach to other areas, such as grouping drugs for Parkinson's disease with those for tics and chorea. Martindale maintains alphabetical order, which may seem counterintuitive to clinicians, as it prioritizes adverse effects and interactions over therapeutic uses. This structure is likely due to its primary audience of pharmacists, who rely more on information about adverse effects and precautions. The text raises questions about where clinical pharmacologists find information on general drug use. While some may avoid textbooks, they are comprehensive and useful for postgraduate education. Other sources like Dollery and Meyler are specialized and not suitable for general use. Avery is thorough but outdated compared to the more recent Martindale 32nd edition. Martindale is the most reliable and complete source for drug information, though its extensive detail may be overwhelming for some. It is "The Complete Drug Reference," reflecting its comprehensive nature.