The following are online resources for non-prescription and prescription drugs and supplements.
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research Drug Information |
Provided by the Food and Drug Administration, this page includes information on new prescription drug approvals, prescription drug information, over-the-counter drugs, and drug safety and side effects. Links to consumer drug information and public health alerts are also included. |
http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/default.htm |
| Partnership for Prescription Assistance |
This site was designed to help patients find assistance programs for purchasing prescription drugs. The free service includes governmental and privately sponsored programs for which patients may qualify. |
http://www.pparx.org/ |
| Needy Meds |
This is a clearinghouse for information about the various assistance programs available from pharmaceutical manufacturers for patients who cannot afford medications. It also has information about government assistance programs and coupons. |
http://www.needymeds.org |
| IBIDS Database |
The International Bibliographic Information on Dietary Supplements database provides access to over 730,000 scientific citations on dietary supplements, including vitamins, minerals, and botanicals. Abstracts to some citations are provided. The site also provides a consumer information database and links to the Dietary Supplements Resource List from the USDA Food and Nutrition Information Center. IBIDS is produced by the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health in collaboration with other government agencie |
http://ods.od.nih.gov/databases/ibids.html |
| MedlinePlus: Medicines |
Compiled by the National Library of Medicine, this site links to information about medication use. Sections include news, NIH links, general information/overviews, specific conditions/aspects, and journals/newsletters. Headings on law and policy, organizations, children, and seniors are also provided. The site also includes links to Spanish language materials. |
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/aboutyourmedicines.html |
| MedlinePlus: Drugs, Supplements, and Herbal Information |
The site provides information on prescription and over-the-counter medications through two drug resources -- MedMaster™, a product of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) , and the USP DI® Advice for the Patient®, a product of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP). |
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html |
| Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) |
Government Guide: Drugs and Medications
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/default.htm |
| The Internet Drug Index |
RxList offers online detailed pharmaceutical information on brand and generic drugs. Founded by pharmacists in 1995. This site has information about prescription and non-prescription drugs, herbs, and supplements, searchable by generic and brand name. It also has a useful pill identifier tool, information and slide shows about diseases and health topics, and a medical dictionary. |
http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/hp.asp |
| WebMD |
WebMD Drug Information Database (commercial web site) |
http://www.webmd.com/drugs/index-drugs.aspx |
| Mayo Clinic |
Mayo Clinic Drug Information Database |
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DrugHerbIndex |
| Drugs.com |
Prescription drug information and news for professionals and consumers (commercial web site) |
http://www.drugs.com |
| NLM Drug Portal |
The NLM Drug Portal offers a comprehensive database of prescription and non-prescription drugs, including vitamins and supplements. Users may search by generic or brand name and obtain information from the NLM databases, the FDA, the DEA, and other government sources. |
http://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/drugportal.jsp |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Herbs, Botanicals, and Other Products |
This resource provides an index to evidence-based information about herbs, botanicals, supplements, and other medicines. It is easy to search. The information is at the professional level from articles in clinical medical journals. |
http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html11570.cfm |
| Longwood Herbal Task Force |
This site has in-depth monographs about herbal products and supplements written by health professionals and students. It provides clinical information summaries, patient fact sheets, and information about toxicity and interactions as well as relevant links. The task force is a cooperative effort of the staff and students from Children’s Hospital, the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. |
http://www.longwoodherbal.org |
| CenterWatch/Clinical Trials Listing Service |
This useful resource lists newly approved drugs, drugs in current clinical research, weekly trial results, as well as a link to the PDR Family Medical Guide for Prescription Drugs. |
http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/drugs/drugdirectories.html |
