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Drug Information "Drug Information"


Prescription and Nonprescription Drug Info - Facts on prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) drugs from the U.S. Pharmacopoeia, administered by the National Library of Medicine. Detailed drug information including dosages, uses, and interactions.

Drug Resource Center - InteliHealth, based upon Harvard Medical School's Consumer Health Information, offers a drug information index, a drug interactions checker, and news articles on drugs and medications. Check out the "ask a pharmacist" feature to submit questions or read previous answers.

Drug Trials - U.S. National Institutes of Health-sponsored site on patient trials and studies of new drugs. The site is searchable by condition, topic, or sponsor. You can also learn how drug trials are carried out.

Drug and Herb Information - WebMD offers a Drugs and Herbs Guide that includes drug information as well as consumer tips such as avoiding prescription errors, understanding over-the-counter drug labels, and information on dietary supplements.

Drug Abuse and Addiction "Drug Abuse and Addiction"


About Alcoholism and Substance Abuse - A comprehensive guide to alcohol and substance abuse including resources covering diagnosis, treatment, self-help, family support, and health information. This site includes an online community with chat room and forum.

National Institute on Drug Abuse - The U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) offers advice on the abuse of both prescription drugs and "street" drugs, including sections for professionals, parents, teachers, and students.

Drugs of Abuse - This U.S. Department of Justice site has detailed explanations and descriptions of commonly abused drugs. You can also find the latest DEA news.

Drug Abuse News - The U.S. National Library of Medicine sponsors this site, which provides news about drug abuse research, tables of information on commonly abused drugs, and information on recovery from drug abuse.

How to Tell if Someone's Abusing Drugs - The U.S. National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NACDI) has this article explaining how to determine if someone is abusing or addicted to drugs.

Online Drug Stores and Pharmacies "Online Drug Stores and Pharmacies"


Licensed Online Pharmacies - The National Association of Boards of Pharmacies offers this site to help you determine whether a Web site represents a licensed pharmacy in good standing. You can find an internet pharmacy worldwide through their VIPPS (verified internet pharmacy practice sites) program.

Online Prescription Sources - Donna L. Montaldo and the About Couponing site bring you this list of links to online pharmacies and prescription sources.

Canadian Pharmacies and Drug Stores - Marian Eure and the About Senior Health site offer this listing of Canadian pharmacies and drug stores that offer mail order service or online ordering of prescriptions.

Drug Companies and Manufacturers "Drug Companies and Manufacturers"


Pharmaceutical Companies - Pharmacy.org's virtual library of pharmaceutical companies around the world, with links to company Web sites.

Pharm Web Yellow Pages - Comprehensive online directory of worldwide pharmaceutical firms.

Pharmaceutical Research Companies - The U.S. pharmaceutical research companies site provides news updates about the industry, industry profiles, and links to individual companies.

Canadian Pharmaceutical Companies - A directory of Canada's research-oriented pharmaceutical companies.

Pharmaceutical Industry Information - This industry information guide features news, information about projects and resources in the field, and information on companies and suppliers.

Generic Drugs "Generic Drugs"


Generics Questions and Answers - The U.S. FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research offers this list of most commonly asked questions and answers about generic drugs.

Generic Drugs: Saving Money at the Pharmacy - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sponsors this guide to saving money through the use of generic drugs.

Are Generic Drugs Safe? - About.com and Amber J. Tresca bring you this discussion on the safety of generic drugs, including tips for making decisions about generic use.

Drug Safety and Precautions "Drug Safety and Precautions"


Drug Allergy Fact Sheet - Concise and accurate facts on drug allergies, including how to recognize and manage these adverse reactions.

FDA Medwatch - The U.S. FDA's safety information and adverse event reporting program maintains this searchable database on drug recalls, medical errors, drug shortages, and other safety-related information.

Should You Buy Meds Online? - A safety guide for purchasing medications online, from the U.S. FDA. Included are tips for finding reputable online pharmacies, a safety guide for online purchases, signals to identify quackery and fraud, and help in identifying suspect pharmacies.

Drug Testing "Drug Testing"


Drug Testing Information - The Prevention Resource Center of Indiana University maintains this site with general drug testing information, including its uses in athletics, schools, and the workplace.

Drug Testing FAQs - J. Steven Niznik and the About Technical Job Searching site bring you a list of the most common questions and answers about drug testing, including what employers can - and cannot - legally do with drug testing.

Drug Testing News - This site highlights news related to drug testing from various media sources.

Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association - The Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA) site offers industry news, including a list of laboratories that meet standards of U.S. Federal agencies to engage in urine drug testing. Labs are listed by U.S. state.

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