Drugs and Medications
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Drugs and Medications
Beginning the Search for Information This guide is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all drug resources available at the Grand Rapids Public Library. Rather, it is intended to function as a starting point for research. Please check with reference staff for further assistance. Circulating materials may also be located by clicking here: Medication and Prescriptions
Circulating Books
Reference Books
Complete Guide to Prescription & Non-Prescription Drugs
Essential Guide to Prescription Drugs
Physicians' Desk Reference: PDR
PDR Guide to Drug Interactions, Side Effects, and Indications
Databases
Health and Wellness Resource Center (InfoTrac) Choose the “Find Drugs and Herbal Remedies” section.
Online Resources
Drugs Begin the search for information on prescription and over-the-counter drugs at these sites:
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research This U.S. Food and Drug Administration site provides information on prescription and over-the-counter drugs, along with a wealth of other drug-related information.
Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs (Spanish version available) Best buy drug reports provide information on the effectiveness, safety, and cost of commonly used prescription drugs.
DrugDigest® Check for drug interactions, drug and side effect comparisons, and more.
MedlinePlus - Drug information Excellent source of information on prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well as herbs and supplements.
PharmacyChecker.com (Spanish version available) Pharmacies that operate online or through mail-order are evaluated based on drug prices, credentials, and customer feedback.
Rx Price Finder - Michigan Prescription Drug Prices Provides price comparisons for commonly used drugs by searching pharmacies within a geographic region in Michigan.
Drugs -- Assistance Programs
Opportunities for assistance with the cost of prescription drugs can be found through the following sites:
BenefitsCheckUp Find benefit programs to help older adults pay for prescription drugs, as well as assistance with health care, utilities, and other needs.
Kent County Rx Discount Card Information on a discount prescription drug card for Kent County residents of all ages, all income levels.
Michigan's Prescription Drug Discount Card Geared for Michigan residents of all ages who have no other prescription drug coverage and who meet certain income level requirements.
NeedyMeds Prescription drug assistance programs and discounts offered by pharmaceutical companies.
Partnership for Prescription Assistance (Spanish version available) Information on public and private prescription assistance programs, including pharmaceutical company programs.
Social Security - Help with Prescription Drug Costs Provides information on receiving extra help for costs relating to the Medicare Prescription Drug Program.
