Drug Reference
- MedEffect CanadaMedEffect Canada is a reliable resource on drug advisories, warnings and recalls. Use the Adverse Reaction Database to search for and report adverse reactions or side effects.
- Health Canada: Drug Product Database (DPD)Provides trustworthy information on approximately 15,000 active and discontinued prescription drugs marketed in Canada.
- MedlinePlus: Drugs, Supplements, and HerbsA comprehensive database of drugs, herbs, and supplements written for the consumer. Information about prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications detail the drug's purpose, special precautions, side effects, dietary instructions and more. The herb and supplement information include scientific evidence on its effectiveness, and drug interactions.
- National Library of Medicine Drug Information PortalAn authoritative source of drug information that links to a summarized list of external links on over 12,000 drugs. Search by drug name or by drug category.
Books on Drugs
Guide to Drugs in Canada by Call Number: QV55 .C362 2009ISBN: 1553630939Publication Date: 2009The Guide to Drugs in Canada outlines the main classes of drugs prescribed and purchased both by prescription and over-the-counter as well as their correct usages, how they work in the body, and how to manage treatment.
The Pill Book (15th Edition) by Call Number: QV13 .S54 2012ISBN: 9780553593563Publication Date: 2012-04-24A consumer's guide offers detailed profiles of more than 1,800 of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States, including generic and brand names, usage, typical dosages, drug and food interactions, and side effects.
Websites (UBC affiliates only)
- CPS This link opens in a new windowFormerly RxTx and e-Therapeutics. Comprehensive drug information resource produced by the Canadian Pharmacists Association. Includes e-CPS and a drug interactions module.
Books on Supplements
A Guide to Understanding Dietary Supplements by Call Number: QU145.5 .T342 2002ISBN: 0789014564Publication Date: 2002-12-19This comprehensive guide presents straightforward analysis from a consumer's perspective on more than 140 supplements and information on which supplements work (and which don't) for a wide range of health conditions. In addition, the book presents an overview of the dietary supplement industry and the regulations that govern it and looks at the process for developing new products.
PDR for Nutritional Supplements by Call Number: QU145 .P415 2008ISBN: 9781563637100Publication Date: 2008-11-01Physicians can use this fact-filled second edition to advise patients in their quest to learn about proper use of supplements and functional foods. Now updated and including new information on functional foods, this concise yet comprehensive resource covers the entire spectrum of current nutritional products.
