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Finding Medication Information
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Finding Reliable Health Information on the Internet Medication Information
Christine Caufield-Noll, MLIS, AHIP
Community Health Library
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Summer 2012
Medication Resources
MedlinePlus.gov – Drugs, Supplements & Herbal Information
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html
Drug and supplement informationClick on the first letter in the drug’s name (Nexium)
Example: NexiumScroll down to find the name of the drug
Example: NexiumClick on the link for Nexium
In this case, the link is cross referenced with the drug’s scientific name, Esome-prazole
Example: NexiumThis information is like that which you’d get from the pharmacy
Use the main menu to navigate the page
Use the print icon to print the information, if desired
Print icon
Example: NexiumSide effects of Nexium
Transition to supplementsScroll back up the page and click on the Drugs & Supplements button again
Supplement informationClick on the all herbs & supplements button
Example: fish oil
Example: fish oil
Example: fish oil
Example: fish oil
Example: fish oil
DrugDigest.orgThis site includes features such as pill images, interactions checker, and a drug comparison tool
DrugDigest.orgClick on the link for pill images, under the drug library menu
DrugDigest.orgType in the name of the drug and click search
DrugDigest.org
DrugDigest.orgClick on the correct dosage to see the pill’s image
DrugDigest.org
NeedyMeds.orgThis site is like a Yellow Pages for medication assistance programs
Click on the First Time Users link to get started
NeedyMeds.orgTo search for assistance programs by drug, click on the Brand Name Drugs link
NeedyMeds.orgUse the alphabetical index to find the drug name
For example, click on P to search for Plavix
NeedyMeds.orgScroll down until you find Plavix
Click on the link to see if any programs are available
NeedyMeds.orgTwo assistance programs are available for Plavix
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
This site also locates drug assistance programs from a variety of sources
To begin, click on the Prescription Assistance Programs link
PPARX.org
PPARX.org
Read the steps and then click on the Get Started! Button to begin
PPARX.org
Type in the name of the drug you use and hit search (example: Plavix)
PPARX.org
Click on the Add to My Medicines button
PPARX.orgRepeat the process with other drugs, if necessary
Click next to continue
PPARX.orgComplete the form so that only the programs you’re eligible for will be found
PPARX.orgClick next to continue
PPARX.orgSelect the program(s) you’re interested in and click next to continue
PPARX.orgFollow the instructions on how to apply for the selected programs
Thank you!
Please call Christine at 410-550-0681 or email her
at [email protected] you have any questions