The Rhode Island Geriatric Education Center (RIGEC)
at the University of Rhode Island
Pharmacy and Drug Information
American College of Clinical Pharmacy - ACCP is a professional society that provides leadership, education, advocacy, and research to promote excellence in pharmacy practice and research. Source: ACCP
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) - This site contains a variety of drug-related information, including information on clinical trials, over-the-counter medications, and regulatory guidance. CDER is an agency of the Food and Drug Administration. Source: CDER
Commission for Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy - a national voluntary organization that supports and promotes certification in geriatric pharmacy. Source: CCGP
Institute for Safe Medication Practices - ISMP is a nonprofit healthcare agnecy comprised of pharmacists, nurses, and physicians. This web site offers a wide variety of free educational materials, such as medication safety alerts, and services geared toward health professionals. Source: ISMP
www.medscape.com/druginfo - This is a link to a drug database developed by Medscape in partnership with the National Drug Data File from First DataBank and the American Society of Health System Pharmacists. It offers information on drug-drug and drug-food interactions, uses, dosage, advese reactions, etc. Source: Medscape.com
PDR.net - Access to much of the information is free, however, viewers are asked to register.
URI College of Pharmacy Drug Information Service - The Drug Information Service provides healthcare practitioners with timely, evidence-based drug information to promote the safe, rational use of medications. Source: URI
URI College of Pharmacy e-Health - a web portal that identifes high quality consumer health information on the Internet. The portal was developed by the URI College of Pharmacy with a grant from the Natioanl Library of Medicine. Over 400 have been reviewed and are listed in the portal.
www.powernetdesign.com/grapefruit - This site offers information on drug interactions involving grapefruit with prescription drugs.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Workshop II: Legal and Ethical Issues in Geriatric Practice
Workshop III: Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Geriatric Clinical Care
Workshop IV: Understanding and Managing Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment
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