- Warning CD-ROM may ¿expire¿ after 1 year.
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I bought the 2002 version of the PDR for $99+ at end of 2001. It was more expensive than the book version but, seemed more convenient. It was advertised by the publisher as containing the entire text of the paper version + more (PDR for non-prescription drugs etc.) I used it occasionally as I'm not a physician. It seemed fine. Early in 2003 I noticed it had NO listing for an important drug. I was able to find this drug in my old 1999 paper book version. I called & the customer service person told me that the CD-ROM version does NOT have as many drugs listed as the paper version. She said if I like I can exchange the CD-ROM for the 2002 book (right, the book cost about $25 less at the time). I declined but, thought I would stick with the paper book next time I updated. Well Just last week I went to look something up & it would not open. I called & was told that the program EXPIRED after 1 year! I paid for it & now cannot use it. I'm annoyed.
Amazon now offers the 2004 book with a coupon for a free CD-ROM. I plan to buy this soon & will only use PDR CDROMS if they are free. I'll stick with the book which they cannot repo!
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