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Drug Information

Drugs, Herbs and Supplements
General information for prescription drugs and dietary supplements from MedlinePlus.

Drugs.com This link opens in a new window
Drugs.com provides information on over 24,000 prescription drugs, medicines, and natural products.
RXList This link opens in a new window
Offers free pharmaceutical information on brand and generic drugs. Includes information on supplements and a pill identifier.
DailyMed This link opens in a new window
Provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).

DrugWatch
Provides information on controversial and potentially dangerous drugs.

FDA: Drugs This link opens in a new window
The source for federally-approved drug products - National Drug Code Directory, drug shortages, recalls & alerts, the FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program, market withdrawals, weekly approvals & clearances, and more. App available: Drugs@FDA

Remember to check your local pharmacy for their possible discounted offerings on drugs.

RX Assist
A database that compiles patient assistance programs for patients who cannot afford their medications.
Needy Meds
A listing of discounted medications provided by pharmaceutical companies.
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Helps qualifying patients afford their prescription drugs.
Janssen Prescription Assistance
Johnson & Johnson donate free medicines to the Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation which assists patients without financial resources.