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Drugs & Supplements Resources
Drugs and supplements represent a unique type of health information and it is especially helpful to know resources designed specially for these topics. The following list includes a selection of resources that help patients understand their medication and supplements:
- MedlinePlus Drugs, Herbs & Supplements
Learn about prescription drugs, over-th-counter medicines, herbs, and supplements. - Daily Med
DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. - Herbs at a Glance
Herbs at a Glance is a series of brief fact sheets that provides basic information about specific herbs or botanicals—common names, what the science says, potential side effects and cautions, and resources for more information. - Drug Facts
NIDA supports studies of drug abuse and addiction in order to prevent people from using drugs in the first place and to treat people who already have drug problems. - PubChem
Quick access to quality drug information.