Drug Information Sources

MedlinePlus Drug Information
Information on prescription drugs, over-the counter drugs, herbal and mineral supplements.  All information is  written for consumers.  From the American Society of Health System Pharmacists and United States Pharmacopiea.

Drug Information Portal
Quick access to information on over 12,000 selected drugs.  Provided by the National Library of Medicine.

IntelliHealth
Click on the "Drug Resource Center" tab on the left. Covers over-the-counter and prescription drugs.  Searchable by drug name or category or use.  Gives brand names, action on the body, contraindications, safety in breastfeeding, other drugs or conditions which may change the drugs' effect on the body.  Also has a section on poison prevention and a medical dictionary.

Drugs of Concern
Information on abused drugs from the US Drug Enforcement Administration.  Includes information about the effects on the body, statistics on use and distribution in the US.

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