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Drug Information Sources

Drug Information sources page lists the best web resources for pharmacy, pharmacological
and pharmaceutical information on the Web: drug-related databases, medication guides, 
governmental regulatory agencies, industry and university sites, drug and online pharmacy
information sites, consumer health and drug information sites , herbal vitamin and supplements
databases

Web Sites Providing Drug Information

U.S. FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
Information on the products regulated by the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research of FDA

FDA Electronic Orange Book
Approved products with therapeutic equivalence evaluation (from CDER at the U.S. FDA).

FDA MedWatch
Safety information and adverse event reporting program (by U.S. Food and Drug Administration)

Drugs@FDA
FDA approved prescription and over-the-counter drugs.

PDR Health
PDRHealth Information, based on the FDA-approved medications. Provides information for the safe and effective use of prescription drugs, OTC medications, herbal medicines, and nutritional supplements.

Canadian Database
The Canadian Database contains product information on drugs approved for use in Canada. The  database is managed by Health Canada and includes human medications, veterinary drugs and disinfectant products.

RxList
One of the best Web medications index. Search for monographs is possible by using generic or brand name.

Drugs.com
Comprehensive information resource for medical professionals and consumers providing reliable information on over 24,000 pharmaceuticals.

Drug InfoNet
Offers information on medications for healthcare professionals and consumers provided by pharmaceutical manufacturers.

CoreyNahman.com
Carefully selected information resources on medications.

Mayo Clinic
Offers prescription and over-the-counter information on pharmaceuticals from Micromedex. The information could be  obtained by search or browsing the starting letter of the medication.

Drug Information Resources: A Guide for Pharmacists
Important Web resources organized under category headings, carefully selected by pharmacists and health professionals having expertise in specialty areas. Offered by Dalhousie University, College of Pharmacy, Canada

Creighton University
Center for Drug information and Evidence-Based Practice at  Creighton University Medical Center.

Infomed Drug Guide
Provides information on 99 pharmaceuticals, presented in alphabetical index.

DrugDigest
DrugDigest is a consumer health and drug information site. Provides information about brand-name and generic prescription drugs, vitamins, supplements and over-the-counter medications, drug interactions, treatment options, and many pharmaceutical topics.

MedLibrary.org
Offers free access to drug database, which includes more than 500 medications. Additional information is presented on clinical trials, medical and medications news, abstracts on drug research etc.

Pharmacology & Toxicology from Karolinska Institute
Resources that provide information about pharmacy, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, associations etc. Prepared by Karolinska Institute library.

Martindale's Pharmacy, Pharmacology & Toxicology
Martindale's "Virtual" Center presents: scientific journals, pharmacy and clinical pharmacy, pharmacology and clinical pharmacology, toxicology, veterinary pharmacology, drug databases, associations.

Drug Alert
A comprehensive site delivering facts and information to consumers about dangerous prescription drugs. This site is dedicated to informing prescription drug users and abusers about the consequences of certain harmful drugs.

Web Sites Providing Information on Herbs and Supplements

MedlinePlus: Herbs and Supplements
MedlinePlus information database provides consumer-oriented information on dietary supplements (including herbs, vitamins, and minerals).
Information on herbs and supplements is obtained from Natural Standard. The information could be found by browsing the starting letter of herb or supplement.

RxMed: Herbals, Vitamins and Dietary Supplements
Provides comprehensive information on a wide range of herbal remedies, vitamins and supplements. This information is useful for doctors and patients, and all interested in alternative herbal medicine. The listings include indications and historical uses, general precautions, and pharmacology information.

Holistic Online
Holistic Online offers a herb directory, which lists more than 2,000 herbs from around the world with their active components, dosages and fields of administration. Search could be done by the use of scientific or common name of a herb.

HerbaLinks from the University of Iowa
Designed to help pharmacists in finding information on herbal medicines, which is most useful for both the pharmacist and the patient.

Other Drug Information Resources
American Hospital Formulary Service
National Electronic Library for Medicines
Facts & Comparisons
DrugScope
Drug Topics
PharmWeb
Health Professional Resources on the Internet

Drugsdb.com - The Drug Side Effects Database
Offers free consumer information on the side effects of the top 1,000 prescription and over the counter drugs and medications.

McIver Brown Law Firm
McIver Brown is an experienced national medical malpractice law firm.

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