Online Resources - Drug Information

Buying Medicines & Medical Products Online (FDA)
The FDA offers tips and warnings on buying medicines online, copies of warning letters sent to overseas companies, and an area to report fraudulent sites.

Center for Drug Evaluation & Research (CDER)
Stay up to date on the latest FDA approvals, warnings and guidelines.

Medication Guide (Healthtouch)
Search or browse for medication information by keyword or brand or generic name.

MEDLINEplus: Drugs, Supplements, & Herbal Information
MedlinePlus offers access to a guide to more than 9,000 prescription and over-the-counter medications provided by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) in the USP DI« Advice for the Patient«.

RxList: the Internet Drug Index
Presents an online information resource dealing with prescription drugs. Includes a search engine for finding information about products currently on the U.S. market or close to approval. Offers search topics by brand name, generic name, category, and keyword. Contains descriptions of the drugs, use, cautions, side effects, toxicity, and dosing information.

Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) conducts an Internet pharmacy practice certification program. Their web site provides consumers with information about the credentials of online pharmacies, explains certification criteria, and provides links to online pharmacies that have earned their seal of approval.

Vitamins, Supplements, & Natural Medicine (Healthtouch)
Search or browse for vitamin, supplement, or natural medicine information by keyword or brand or generic name.

DISCLAIMER: The medical information provided is for educational purposes only. It is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or health care provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.