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 ccaufie1@jhmi.eduif you have any questions