Natural medicines comprehensive database.
Edited by Jeff M. Jellin, and others. Compiled by the editors of Pharmacist’s letter, Prescriber’s letter. Stockton, CA, Therapeutic Research Faculty. (6th ed., 2004) Safety ratings, drug & natural medicines interactions, drug influences on nutrient levels & depletion.
HerbalGram
From its headquarters at the Case Mill Homestead in Austin, Texas, ABC publishes HerbalGram, a peer-reviewed quarterly journal; HerbClip, a twice-monthly series of summaries and critical reviews of recently published herbal literature; and HerbalEGram, a monthly electronic publication. ABC is also the publisher of four books, including The ABC Clinical Guide to Herbs, a continuing education and reference book, which contains extensive monographs on the safety and efficacy of 30 popular herbs.
(Herb Research Foundation; American Botanical Council)
Drugs.com
This site has information on prescription and OTC drugs sold in the U.S. and is updated daily. It also includes a listing of pharmaceutical manufacturers with addresses and telephone numbers and a health encyclopedia that includes medical tests and surgeries with illustrations.
Rxlist–The Internet Drug Index
Rxlist provides drug information for both consumers and professionals. It has an advanced search engine which allows searching by drug name, keyword, ID imprint code or NDC. Taber’s Medical Encyclopedia is available on the Web site.
Drug Information
Information on prescription and over-the-counter medicines. (National Library of Medicine)
How and When Do I Talk about Prescriptions?
Checklists of questions to ask when given a new prescription. (National Council on Patient Information and Education)
When Getting a Prescription
Guidelines for understanding the importance your medication plays in your treatment. (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Medications and You
Guidelines to help you use medications safely and effectively. Part of ASHPs consumer web site SafeMedication.com. (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists)