Drug Information Resources
- Durg Information PortalThe NLM Drug Information Portal gives users a gateway to selected drug information from the U.S. National Library of Medicine and other key U.S. Government agencies. At the top of the page are links to individual resources with potential drug information, including summaries tailored to various audiences. Resources include the NLM search systems useful in searching for a drug, NLM research resources, resources organized by audience and class, and other NIH and government resources such as FDA and CDC.
- Drug Interaction Checker (Medscape)Allows you to search multiple drug and supplements for drug interactions.
- Drug Shortages (FDA)
Food and Drug Administration provides information about current drugs in shortage, resolved shortages, discontinuations of specific drug products, corresponding therapeutic categories, resource information, and relevant links. Updated daily. - Drugs.comDrug Information for Consumers
- LactMed
Free database of drugs to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. Includes maternal and infant levels of drugs, possible effects on breastfed infants and on lactation, and alternate drugs to consider.
Drug Information Resources
- MedlinePlus This link opens in a new window
MedlinePlus brings you reliable, up-to-date information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand, anytime, anywhere, for free.
You can use MedlinePlus to learn about the latest treatments, look up information on a drug or supplement, find out the meanings of words, or view medical videos or illustrations. You can also get links to the latest medical research on your topic or find out about clinical trials on a disease or condition.
- MedlinePlus en EspañolSpanish language version of MedlinePlus. Use to locate authoritative health information.
- NeedyMedsProvides information on healthcare programs, offering direct assistance and facilitating programs.
- Orange Book: Approved Products with Therapeutic Equivalence EvaluationsProvides timely consumer information on generic drugs. Updated daily as new generics are approved.
- Pill Identifier (Medscape)Identify generic and brand name drugs, OTC and supplements by imprint, color, shape, form and scoring.
- RxListIncludes drug monographs, pill identifier, supplements, images, symptom checker, etc.