Drug Information for the Public

• Drug & Food Information
  Department of Health and Human Services
• Drugs, Supplements, and Herbal Information
  MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
• FAQ: Pill Identification
  MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
• From Test Tube To Patient: Protecting America's Health Through Human Drugs
  U.S. Food and Drug Administration
• Medicines
  MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
• National Cancer Institute Drug Dictionary
  National Cancer Institute
• Women and Medicines: What You Need to Know (PDF, 67 KB)
  Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

• Check Your Medicines: Tips for Taking Medicines Safely
  Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
• Drug Allergies
  Medical Encyclopedia, MedlinePlus
• Drug Interactions: What You Should Know
  U.S. Food and Drug Administration
• Drug Safety
  MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
• How to Give Medicine to Children
  U.S. Food and Drug Administration
• Medicines and Older Adults
  U.S. Food and Drug Administration
• Medicines: Use Them Safely
  National Institute on Aging
• Quick Tips — When Getting a Prescription
  Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
• Safe Use of Medicines (Large Print) (PDF, 3 MB)
  National Institute on Aging
• Tutorial for Children about OTC Medicines
  U.S. Food and Drug Administration
• What You Need to Know to Use Medicine Safely
  U.S. Food and Drug Administration
• Your Medicine: Play It Safe
  Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

• Antibiotics
  MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
• Antidepressants
  MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
• Cancer Chemotherapy
  MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
• Cancer Drug Information
  National Cancer Institute
• Generic Drugs
  U.S. Food and Drug Administration
• Hormone Replacement Therapy
  MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
• Investigational Drugs
  Specialized Information Services, National Library of Medicine
• Over-the-Counter Medicines
  MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
• Prescription Drugs
  Specialized Information Services, National Library of Medicine
• Pain Relievers
  MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine

• Clinical Trials
  MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
• ClinicalTrials.gov
  National Library of Medicine
• Finding Clinical Trials
  National Cancer Institute
• Understanding Clinical Trials
  ClinicalTrials.gov

• Medicare Learning Network
  Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
• Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
  Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
• Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder
  Medicare.gov

• Buying Medicines and Medical Products Online
  U.S. Food and Drug Administration
• Counterfeit Medicine
  U.S. Food and Drug Administration
• FAQ: International Drug Information
  MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
• Importing Prescription Drugs
  U.S. Food and Drug Administration

• Ayuda con los Gastos de Recetas Médicas
  Seguro Social en línea
• Busque un plan de Medicare para recetas médicas
  Medicare.gov
• Compra de medicinas recetadas a través del Internet:
  Una guía para el consumidor
  Administración de Drogas y Alimentos
• Guía del nuevo plan de Medicare para medicamentos recetados
  AARP en español
• Medicamentos
  MedlinePlus en español
• Medicamentos y comida: cuando no pueden ir juntos
  Academia Americana de Médicos de Familia
• Medicinas, hierbas, y suplementos
  MedlinePlus en español
• No se arriesgue con sus medicamentos
  Agencia para la Investigación y la Calidad de la Atención Médica

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