This section contains several links to sources of information on medicines commonly used in the United States. The links provide information on both prescription and nonprescription drug products. Preference should be given to the website sponsored by the National Library of Medicine. The drug information contained at websites should never be used as a substitute for regular medical care and advice from your doctor, pharmacist or other health professional.
Drug Importation- Canadian Pharmacies- Canadian International Pharmacy - This is a website representing the Canadian International Pharmacy Industry. This site does not sell medications, but provides useful information to consumers to ensure safety when considering purchasing medications from Canada.
- FDA- Importing Prescription Drugs - This is a link to the FDA website relating to importing prescription drugs. There are regulatory policies, consumer information, and current news on this topic that is updated for viewing.
Drug Interactions- Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health - This website sponsored by the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center provides information sheets on common drug-food interactions such as those with warfarin and lithium.
- Drug Interactions: What You Should Know (Council on Family Health) - The information on this page is provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Council on Family Health. It is an overview of general information about interactions and questions to ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- Drugs.com- Drug Interaction Checker - This is a drug interaction checker that allows you to search for possible interactions with multiple drugs. It should only be used as a guide.
- RX List - This is the website of RX List and offers, among other features, a drug interaction and side effect listing. The information is technical and is based on clinical trials in most cases.
- Walmart.com- Prescription Drug Information - This part of the Walmart website is user-friendly. It allows a consumer to view individual drug information and interactions between drugs too.
Drug Recalls- U.S. Food and Drug Administration- MedWatch - MedWatch is the FDA sponsored website providing current recall and safety information on drugs and other medical products. Current recall information can be found from this link, and problems may be reported directly to the FDA as well.
General Information- Drug Information- National Library of Medicine - This website is sponsored by the National Library of Medicine. The information on prescription and over-the-counter drugs is provided through MedMaster™, and the USP DI® Advice for the Patient® from the United States Pharmacopeia.
- Medicine Users: Tools for Consumers - This link is sponsored by the National Council on Patient Information and Education. It has links to information including: prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, Internet purchasing, vaccines and preventing medication errors.
- MedicineNet - This website is published by MedicineNet, Inc. The specific link is to a comprehensive and up-to-date directory of prescription and nonprescription medications.
- PharmacyChecker.com - This website provides consumer tips on the risks and benefits of using on-line pharmacies. Some information at the site requires a subscription, but the tips are free.
- Safe Medication.com - This is a drug information resource sponsored by the national professional pharmacist's association known as ASHP (American Society of Health System Pharmacists).
- Using Medications Safely - This website provides a lot of important information about ways to take your medications safely. Sponsored by the National Council on Patient Information and Education.
Medication Assistance Programs- Benefits Checkup - This is a service of the National Council on the Aging. This website assists people age 55 and over to find programs to help with the cost of prescription drugs, healthcare, and other essential items and services.
- Helping Patients.org - This website is sponsored by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA). It is a site for consumers, healthcare professionals, and family members to help find patient assistance programs for medications.
- Medicare - This is a link to an area of the Medicare website to help choose a Medicare-approved drug discount card. There is a link to frequently asked questions as well as links for assistance in obtaining prescription drugs.
- NeedyMeds.com - This website provides patient assistance programs and other programs designed to help those who can't afford their medicines.
- RX Assist - This is the website of the Volunteers in Health Care. It provides both health care workers and consumers with information about accessing patient assistance programs for prescription drugs.
- URI Pharmacy Outreach Program- RI Residents Only - This website is available to Rhode Island residents providing the local community with the latest, most complete information regarding medications. Includes Rx cost assistance and info on Medicare Part D.
Newly Approved DrugsResearch- ClinicalTrials.gov - Website developed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Library of Medicine and the FDA. The purpose is to “provide patients, family members, health care professionals, and members of the public easy access to information.
Tablet Identification- Drugs.Com- Pill Identifier - This is a pill identifier service offered to consumers and healthcare professionals by Drugs.com.
- RX List.com- Imprint Code - This is a resource for checking the imprint code on a pill to identify it avaialable on the RX List website.
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