Practical Paediatric Prescribing

Prescribing medicines for children presents unique challenges, as paediatric patients differ significantly from adults in their physiology and are often underrepresented in clinical trials. This makes safe and effective prescribing complex, particularly for trainees. Written by Will Carroll and a multidisciplinary team of experienced paediatricians and a hospital pharmacist, this book aims to demystify paediatric prescribing by focusing on the medications most commonly used in children. Structured and practical, it provides clear explanations of how medicines work in children and serves as a portable, reliable reference for everyday clinical use.

Key Features

• Focuses on the most commonly prescribed medicines in paediatric practice
• Uses a consistent ABCDE framework: Absorption, Biological effects, Clearance, Dosing, and side effects
• Developed in collaboration with a hospital pharmacist to ensure pharmacological accuracy
• User-friendly double-page spread layout for quick reference
• Each drug includes clear sections on why and when to prescribe, administration, interactions, monitoring, and cost
• Concise, portable format ideal for trainees and busy clinicians