Drugs and Supplements

Medline Plus: Drugs, Supplements and Herbal Information
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html
Medline Plus, published by the National Library of Medicine provides information on usage, precautions, side effects, brand names and other patient information on drugs, supplements and herbs.

Vitamins, Supplements and Natural Medicine
http://www.healthtouch.com/bin/Econtent_HT/altcaremedinfo.asp?cid=HTALT
Use this resource from Healthtouch Online to find information on dosage, warnings, interactions, side effects and storage of vitamins, supplements and herbs.

NeedyMeds.com
http://www.needymeds.com/newuser.tml
NeedyMeds provides information on patient assistant programs that provide free prescription medicine to people who qualify.

Prescription Assitance Programs
http://www.scbn.org/pap.html
In order to provide prescription assistance to those without prescription drug coverage, many Pharmaceutical Companies have developed Patient Assistance Programs (Also known as "Free Prescription Programs," "Prescription Assistance Programs" or "PAPs.") These prescription drug assistance programs help patients maintain their health and well being by offering free prescription medications and discount prescription drugs for patients who lack medication coverage and have limited financial means.


This website is intended to assist consumers in finding accurate and reliable health information online. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care or medical advice. To look for a physician or find health services, go to the Duke Raleigh Hospital website, or contact Duke Raleigh Hospital at (919) 954-3000.

last reviewed: May 30, 2008