| Please note: We’ve provided these links for your information
and convenience. PMRSmart, the Medication Pathfinder Network and
Clinical Support Services are not affiliated with and do not endorse
or support any of the websites listed here, which are created and
maintained by other organizations; nor do we assume any liability
for the completeness or accuracy of information presented on these
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| United States Government
and National Disease and Advocacy Websites
Medication Index and Factfinding Websites
General Health Websites
Pharmaceutical Assistance Websites |
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| United States Government
and National Disease and Advocacy Websites |
| American
Cancer Society |
Committed to fighting cancer through balanced programs
of research, education, patient service, advocacy, and rehabilitation. |
| American
Diabetes Association |
National association with the mission of preventing and
curing diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by this
disease. |
| American
Heart Association |
National association with the mission of reducing disability
and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. |
| Healthfinder.gov |
Guide to reliable healthcare information, sponsored by
the US Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. |
| Medicare |
Government Site for People with Medicare. A consumer beneficiary
Website that provides access to information about Medicare, Medicare health
plans, with contact information and information comparing available plans.For
those without internet access, call 1-800-633-4277. |
| MedicareRights.org |
Your guide through the medicare maze. Site sponsored by
the Medicare Rights Center (MRC), the largest independent source of health
care information and assistance in the United States for people with Medicare.
MRC helps older adults and people with disabilities get good, affordable
health care. |
| National
Institutes of Health - Office of Dietary Supplements |
The mission of ODS is to strengthen knowledge and understanding
of dietary supplements by evaluating scientific information, stimulating
and supporting research, disseminating research results, and educating
the public to foster an enhanced quality of life and health for the U.S.
population. |
| Social Security
Online |
Official site of the U.S. Social Security Administration.
For information on financial assistance with premiums and drug co-pays. |
| US Centers
for Disease Control |
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is
part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
which is the principal agency in the United States government for protecting
the health and safety of all Americans. |
| US
FDA Center for Drug Evaluation & Research |
Index to Drug-Specific Information from the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration. |
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| Medication
Index and Factfinding Websites |
| DrugID.Info |
Capsule, tablet or pill identification for professionals
and the public. |
| DrugInfonet.com |
Provides drug and disease information, news about healthcare
developments, and answers to common health questions. Provides links to
pharmaceutical company pages. |
| Drugs.com |
Prescription Drug information for consumers & professionals. |
| FamilyDoctor.org |
Information on thousands of prescription and over-the-counter
medications, including potential side effects and interactions with food
and/or other drugs. A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine
and the National Institutes of Health. |
| Internet
Public Library |
Medications and Pharmaceuticals section. |
| Pharmer.org |
Everything about what’s in the pill you take. A non-profit
educational resource that will help you identify and learn about the medicines
you and your loved ones are prescribed. |
| PrescriptionDrug-Info.com |
Detailed prescription drug information directory. |
| RxList |
Internet Drug Index |
| SafeMedication.com |
Features complete, easy-to-read information on more than
800 drugs. It is based on ASHP's (American Society of Health System Pharmacists)
unbiased drug information resources, which are developed independently
by pharmacists and other medication experts. |
| Verified
Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites |
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy developed
VIPPS in 1999 to monitor the safety of pharmacy practices on the Internet. |
| Verified
Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites |
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy developed
VIPPS in 1999 to monitor the safety of pharmacy practices on the Internet. |
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| General Health Websites |
| MedlinePlus |
Directs you to information to help answer health questions.
Brings together authoritative information from the National Library of
Medicine (NLM), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government
agencies and health-related organizations. |
| Merck
Manual of Medical Information - Online Edition |
Explains disorders, who is likely to get them, their symptoms,
how they’re diagnosed, how they might be prevented, and how they can be
treated; also provides information about prognosis. |
| PDRhealth.com |
Affiliated with Physician's Desk Reference, includes disease
overviews, treatment options, drug information, and clinical trials. |
| The Vaccine
Page |
Provides access to news about vaccines and an annotated
database of vaccine resources on the Internet. |
| WebMD.com |
Provides valuable health information, tools for managing
your health, and support to those who seek information. |
| WebMD.com |
Provides valuable health information, tools for managing
your health, and support to those who seek information. |
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| Pharmaceutical
Assistance Websites |
| Partnership
for Prescription Assistance |
Brings together America's pharmaceutical companies, doctors,
other health care providers, patient advocacy organizations and community
groups to help qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get
the medicines they need through the public or private program that's right
for them. |
| RxAssist |
A directory of Patient Assistance Programs run by pharmaceutical
companies to provide free medications to people who cannot afford to buy
their medicine. RxAssist offers a comprehensive database of these patient
assistance programs, as well as practical tools, news, and articles so
that health care professionals and patients can find the information they
need. |
| SeniorCarePharmacist.com |
A resource site for seniors and anyone who cares for seniors. |
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