BNF for Children 2012-2013

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The BNF for Children (BNFC) is a vital resource for healthcare professionals involved in prescribing, dispensing, monitoring, and administering medications to children. It addresses significant knowledge gaps in paediatric practice by offering practical guidance on the use of medicines for children from birth to adolescence. The resource includes guidance on managing common childhood conditions, prescription writing, and reporting adverse drug reactions. It provides comprehensive dosing information for children up to 18 years, details on market products (including indicative prices), and references to essential unlicensed products. The licensing status of drugs is also indicated. Recommendations are based on authoritative sources, emerging evidence, and best practice guidelines, with content validated by a network of paediatric experts overseen by a paediatric formulary committee. Sharing the familiar structure of the British National Formulary (BNF), the BNFC is designed for use in both paediatric and general practice settings. As a point-of-care tool, it is crucial for practitioners to have access to the most current information, making the latest edition indispensable.