Consumer Health Resources: Drugs and Supplements
This page will serve as a resource for members and care givers of the Western New York community interested in consumer health information.
Last Updated: Oct 25, 2024 12:18 PM
NOTE:
Health Sciences Librarians do not provide medical advice or recommend healthcare practitioners. Patients should discuss their health situation with their healthcare providers.
Drug and Supplement Information
- ConsumerLabSubscription based (around $50/year for individuals), publishes independent test results and information to help consumers and healthcare professionals identify the best quality health and nutrition products. Natural and Alternative Treatment Encyclopedia offers comprehensive overviews of product composition, effects, and research results.
- DailyMedFrom the National Institutes of Health, a searchable source of medication content and labeling information found in package inserts. Has information for both the consumer and the health professional.
- Dietary Supplement Label DatabaseContains supplement label information such as serving size, suggested use, formulation and precautions. Search for supplements by product name, ingredients, or manufacturer.
- Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed)Database of drugs and chemicals mothers may be exposed to affecting lactation. Search by drug or chemical name to find a record on considerations related to breastfeeding, including alternate drugs to consider, effects on breast milk, and effect on infants. The Support section also provides a glossary, links to other breastfeeding resources, and more.
- FDA's Index to Drug Specific InformationA list featuring most FDA approved drugs. Each drug listed contains a Patient and Consumer Information Sheet, Medication Guide, and an Information page.
Not all FDA approved drugs are listed here, please use the link below to search for drug information not found in this index. - FDA Approved Drug ProductsThis site allows searches by drug Name, active ingredient, application number or browsing by drug name. Monthly Drug Approval Reports can also be found here.
- Learn About Your MedicationsThis site was established by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) with a mission to help pharmacists and the public use medications safely and effectively. Learn about your medications by typing the drug name into the search box and links to step-by-step instructions for administration, and tips and tools will be provided.
- MedlinePlus: Drug & Supplement Information"Learn about your prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines. Includes side effects, dosage, special precautions, and more." From MedlinePlus
- Office of Dietary SupplementsFind comprehensive fact sheets for supplement by clicking on Health Information, and choose Supplement Fact Sheets. This site also provides a dictionary of supplement terms and consumer FAQ.
- Optimizing Medication UseContains numerous resources for reducing or stopping medications that are unhelpful or no longer necessary.
- PharmacyChecker.comHelps consumers find the lowest prices on prescription medication among licensed U.S. and international pharmacies, which are verified for licensure and standards of pharmacy practice, and monitored for continued compliance with program standards.
- Pill IdentifierFrom Drugs.com. Once user agrees to terms, pills may be identified by searching imprint, shape, or color. Also accessible by drug name or NCD (National Drug Code).
- Using Dietary Supplements WiselyImportant notes about dietary supplements and supplement-related research, from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.
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