BIOLOGICAL ABSTRACTS (OVID)
1969 to the present. This is the index for the life sciences. All of biology, plant and animal science, ecology, and paleontology are covered. Interdisciplinary fields such as pharmacology, biochemistry, biophysics and bioengineering are also included. 
URL: http://www.columbia.edu/cgi-bin/cul/resolve?ANZ5712  

CHEMICAL ABSTRACTS (VIA SCIFINDER SCHOLAR)
SciFinder is the tool used to access references from journals and patents, substance data and chemical reactions information from Chemical Abstracts databases. Covers 1907 to the present and is updated daily. Not networked. Requires download of SciFinder Scholar software to the desktop. 
URL: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/eresources/databases/sfs.html 

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY ONLINE
Provides access to up-to-date, concise and clinically-relevant drug monographs for all U.S. prescription drugs, hard-to-find herbal and nutritional supplements, over-the-counter products and new and investigational drugs. 
URL: http://www.clinicalpharmacology-ip.com/ 

LEXI-COMP ONLINE
Concise drug information reference resource, suitable more for the bedside practice than for in-depth research. Provides up-to-date information about drugs and interactions, laboratory and diagnostic tests, natural products, infectious diseases, and poisoning and toxicology. It includes more than 15 databases and modules including: Lexi-Interact, Lexi-drug ID, Lexi-CALC, Lexi drugs online, Lexi drugs international online, Pediatric Lexi-drugs online and others. Available for PDA download. (Access restricted to CUMC campus). 
URL: http://online.lexi.com/crlsql/servlet/crlonline 

MEDLINE (OVID)
Three separate components of Medline available through OVID interface: Medline 1966 - present (offers author/journal/keyword/subject, or MESH, searching), Oldmedline 1950 - 1965 (offers same but subject searching), and In-Process around 2 recent months (offers same but subject searching).  
URL: http://library.cpmc.columbia.edu/hsl/eres/countact.cfm?resourceid=1301 

MICROMEDEX
Searchable database that contains detailed information on drugs, interactions, toxicological managements, reproductive risks, and acute/emergency care. Comprised of the following knowledge bases: DRUGDEX, DISEASEDEX, Lab Advisor, POISINDEX, Physicians' Desk Reference, IV Compatibility, Interaction Checking, IDENTIDEX, and CareNotes. Available for Columbia University personnel only, also offers software package for handheld computing devices.  
URL: http://www.thomsonhc.com/home/dispatch 

A MANUAL OF ADVERSE DRUG INTERACTIONS
Griffin, JP..  REF RM 263 .G87. 

AHFS DRUG INFORMATION
An evidence-based resource on safe and effective drug therapy. Provides drug detailed drug monographs. Drug information is kept current by ongoing electronic updates (electronic version of the book). Publishers claim this is the only remaining official drug compendium published by a non- commercial entity. Access to electronic version is provided through STAT!Ref. 
Serial A; Latest volume in REF RM302 .A34. 
URL: http://library.cpmc.columbia.edu/hsl/statref/refstat_access.cfm 

AVERY'S DRUG TREATMENT
M. Speight, TM and Holford, NHG.  Textbook of pharmacology and therapeutics. a guide to the properties, therapeutic use and economic value of drugs in disease management. 
REF RM262 .D843. 

BASIC & CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
Katzung, B.G., ed..  'Designed to provide a complete, authoritative, current and readable pharmacology textbook for students in the health sciences,' this text could also be useful to house officers and practicing clinicians. This book is organized according to the sequence used in many pharmacology courses and in integrated organ system curricula: basic principles; autonomic drugs; cardiovascular-renal drugs; drugs with important actions on smooth muscle; central nervous system drugs; drugs used to treat inflammation, gout, and diseases of the blood; endocrine drugs; chemotherapeutic drugs; toxicology; and special topics. Access to e-book provided through STAT!Ref. 
URL: http://library.cpmc.columbia.edu/hsl/statref/refstat_access.cfm 

DAVIS'S DRUG GUIDE FOR NURSES
Well-organized, safety-focused drug information monographs. Access to e-book provided through STAT!Ref. 
URL: http://online.statref.com/default.aspx?grpalias=CUMCHSL 

DRUG EVALUATIONS ANNUAL
DE. American Medical Association. Serial D Latest volume in Ref. Combines pharmacology textbook features and drug handbook features. Starts with general pharmacological information for clinicians, then continues with evaluation of drug therapeutics for disorders by body system with selection of drugs and their evaluations. 
REF RM 300 . D78. 

DRUG FACTS AND COMPARISONS
Serial D. Latest volume in Ref. Organization by therapeutic use that provides both the drug monograph with prescribing information and the comparisons of closely related agents. Includes drug interactions information. 
REF RM 300 D845. 

EFFECTS OF DRUGS ON CLINICAL LABORATORY TESTS
Young, DS..  REF RM302 .Y6. 

EVALUATIONS OF DRUG INTERACTIONS. (EDI)
Exclusively endorsed by APHa. Contains drug-to-drug interaction monographs, each monograph is assigned a chapter depending upon classification and pharmacologic effect. 
REF RM302 .E94. 

FOOD AND DRUG INTERACTIONS
Holt, G..  REF RM302.4 .H65. 

GOODMAN & GILMAN'S THE PHARMACOLOGICAL BASIS OF THERAPEUTICS
A well-trusted pharmacology text with the stated mission to 'correlate pharmacology with related medical sciences, to re-interpret the actions and uses of drugs in light of advances in medicine and the basic biomedical sciences, to emphasize the applications of pharmacodynamics to therapeutics, and to create a book that will be useful to students of pharmacology and physicians alike.' Access to e-book provided through STAT!Ref, Part II. 
Latest volume on RESERVE RM121 .P49; Previous years - Health Sciences Stacks. . 
URL: http://online.statref.com/default.aspx?grpalias=CUMCHSL 

HANDBOOK ON INJECTABLE DRUGS
Trissel, LA..  Organized as a collection of monographs on each of the commercially available drugs arranged by nonproprietory name, information on some investigational drugs, and some drugs available outside USA. Monographs give product information, dosage, stability compatibility information, etc. 
REF RM143 .T74. 

INTRAVENOUS MEDICATIONS
Gahart, BL..  a handbook for nurses and allied health professionals. Gives information on intravenous drugs with all considerations for intravenous use. 
REF RM170 .G12. 

MARTINDALE: THE COMPLETE DRUG REFERENCE
British based but international by scope. Includes drug monographs, preparations, etc. Provides Directory of Manufacturers and General Index 
REF RS141.3 M36. 

MEDICATIONS AND MATHEMATICS FOR THE NURSE
Rice, J..  REF RM300 .R53. 

MODELL'S DRUGS IN CURRENT USE AND NEW DRUGS
Drug handbook, not all-inclusive, to provide rapid access to the concise information about the drugs used in current therapy (Drugs in Current Use section) and the newest therapeutic agents (in the New Drugs section.) 
REF RS79 .M63. 

MOSBY'S DRUG CONSULT (FORMERLY MOSBY'S GENRX)
Provides current information on prescription pharmaceuticals and their suppliers. Organized as generic drugs monographs (complete manufacturer's package insert supplemented with other information: pregnancy category; FDA approval date; brand names; prices, etc.) in alphabetical order by generic drug names. Provides Keyword Index of brand and generic names, Drug Identification Guide (color pictures of capsules and tablets). Latest volume in Ref. Previous years at Serial M. Access to e-book provided through STAT!Ref. 
REF RS55.2.M67. 
URL: http://library.cpmc.columbia.edu/hsl/statref/refstat_access.cfm 

NURSING... DRUG HANDBOOK
Drug handbook with nursing implications, including patient instructions, etc. 
REF RM125 .N87. 

PDR GENERICS
Serial P. Latest volume in Ref. Provides current information on pharmaceuticals, vaccines, prescription drugs monographs including lists of all forms and stregths, pricing of brand-name supplies, the average cost of equivalent generic products, etc. This section is organized alphabetically by generic name. Provides indexes and guides like Brand and Generic Name Index, Product Category Index, Indications Index, Manufacturer Directory, Daily Cost of Drug Therapy Guide, Product Identification Guide, Use-in-Pregnancy Ratings, Adverse Event Report Forms, etc. 
Ref RS 55.2 P37. 

PHYSICIAN DESK REFERENCE FOR NONPRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS
Includes main Drug Information section, Manufacturers' Index and other indexes. 
REF RM671 .A1 P56. 

PHYSICIAN DESK REFERENCE: PDR.
Offers access to information about FDA-approved drugs, including interactions, side effects, recommended dosages, and contraindications. An online version of a wide range of PDR resources is available through the MICROMEDEX Healthcare Series. Search MICROMEDEX and information from the PDR will be among the results. 
URL: http://library.cpmc.columbia.edu/hsl/eres/pdr.cfm 

THE AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION PRACTICAL GUIDE TO NATURAL MEDICINES
Lists herbs, plants, etc., provides their description and therapeutic effects. 
REF RM666.H33 P45. 

USP DI. DRUG INFORMATION FOR THE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
Latest volume in Ref. Previous years at Serial U. V.1 includes the drug information monographs arranged in alphabetic order. Published simultaneously with: USP DI. Vol. II, Advice for the patient and USP DI. (includes the lay language versions of the patient consultations guidelines found in Vol. I which are intended to be used at the discretion of the doctor as an aid to patient consultation; brand and generic names are cross-referenced in the index of Advice for the Patient) Vol. III, Approved drug products and legal requirements (includes legal requirements for labeling, storage, packaging, and quality for drugs, contains portions of legal acts on drugs.) Updated bimonthly by: USP DI update.  
REF RM300 Un833. 

USP DICTIONARY OF USAN AND INTERNATIONAL DRUG NAMES
Dictionary of nonproprietary names, brand names, code designations, and Chemical Abstracts Service registry numbers for drugs. 
REF RS55 .U86. 

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENTISTS (AAPS)
URL: http://www.aaps.org/ 

AMERICAN PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION (APHA)
The National Professional Society of Pharmacists. 
URL: http://www.aphanet.org/ 

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MEDICAL ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES
Provides information (address, mission, profile, publications, etc.) on government organizations and their subdivisions, research organizations, universities and schools, foundations, etc. in the field of biomedicine including pharmacology related organizations. 
REF R 15 .En1. 

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY (ISPE)
A non-profit international professional membership organization dedicated to promoting pharmacoepidemiology, the science which applies epidemiologic approaches to studying the use, effectiveness, value and safety of pharmaceuticals. 
URL: http://www.pharmacoepi.org/ 

MEDICAL AND HEALTH RESEARCH ASSOCIATION (MHRA)
URL: http://www.healthsolutions.org/ 

PEDIATRIC PHARMACY ADVOCACY GROUP (PPAG)
A non-profit, volunteer organization of health care providers. The purpose of the organization is to promote safe and effective medication use in children through communications, education, and research. 
URL: http://www.ppag.org/ 

FOUNDATIONS IN HERBAL MEDICINE PROGRAM
Low Dog, T..  Videorecordings. To view HSL's holdings for items in this series, search CLIO for "Low Dog, T" in "Author (last name, first name)". This series covers individual body systems and offers discussions on broader topics, such as herbal pharmacology and herbal preparations. 
MEDIA Serial.. 

ANTIBIOTIC GUIDE
Provides information about the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Offers preparation details, delivery route and form, treatment regimen, manufacturers, dosage and price. Developed by Johns Hopkins Division of Infectious Diseases. Free with registration. Also offers a Palm OS PDA version free of charge. 
URL: http://hopkins-abxguide.org/ 

APPROVED DRUG PRODUCTS WITH THERAPEUTIC EQUIVALENCE EVALUATIONS
FDA's official list of approved prescription drugs, including new and generic drugs. Also provides patent and exclusivity information, including patent numbers and expiration dates. Updated monthly. Available electronically. Previous editions available in print at Serial A. 
URL: http://www.fda.gov/cder/ob/ 

CLINICALTRIALS.GOV
'A service of the National Institutes of Health Developed by the National Library of Medicine. Searchable and browsable database of current clinical trials for patients and public. The service allows patients to find current clinical trials for their conditions, offers trial description, locations and contact information.. Explains the purpose and methodology of clinical trials, FAQ about clinical trials for public.'  
URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ 

DRUG DISCRIMINATION BIBLIOGRAPHIC DATABASE
Drug Discrimination is one of the major methods for studying the behavioral and neuropharmacological effects of drugs and is useful for drug discovery and investigations of drug abuse. Lists references published since 1951 and includes abstracts, journal articles, book chapters and books. The database is keyword searchable, updated about 4 times per year. For help on using the bibliography select About the Database link. 
URL: http://www.dd-database.org/ 

DRUG INFONET
Commercial drug information site. Site is browsable and keyword searchable. Provides package insert information and detailed information on selected diseases. Offers extensive list of links to pharmaceutical manufacturers' Web sites. Site also lists Internet links for hospitals, medical schools, and health organizations. 
URL: http://www.druginfonet.com/ 

FDA - FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
The U.S. federal agency concerned with safety and effectiveness of biological products for consumers. The FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) is the office charged with evaluating and approving new drugs and assuring their long-term safety. CDER page provides regulatory guidance (e.g., Good Clinical Practices, etc.), explains enforcement and offers drug information for both patients and healthcare providers. Main FDA page offers information on foods, human drugs, animal drugs, cosmetics, biologics, medical devices, etc. 
URL: http://www.fda.gov/cder/ 

FOOD AND NUTRITION INFORMATION CENTER
(National Agricultural Library). Provides dietary guidelines for Americans, offers information on dietary supplements and herbs, vitamins and minerals, etc. 
URL: http://fnic.nal.usda.gov 

HARDIN META DIRECTORY OF INTERNET HEALTH SOURCES
Offers links to meta directories for Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 
URL: http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/pharm.html 

INTERNATIONAL VACCINE INSTITUTE (IVI)
Provides information on vaccines and infectious diseases. 
URL: http://www.ivi.org/ 

MARTINDALE'S HEALTH SCIENCE GUIDE
A detailed list of links to a wide range of resources in Pharmacy and Pharmacology, including databases, tutorials, multimedia, full-text resources, etc. Compiled by an unaffiliated scientist and researcher. NOT to be confused with the drug information text "Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference". 
URL: http://www.martindalecenter.com/Pharmacy.html 

NLM DRUG INFORMATION PORTAL
Offers the public, healthcare professionals and researchers a gateway to current, accurate and understandable drug information from the National Library of Medicine and other key government agencies. 
URL: http://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/drugportal.jsp?APPLICATION_NAME=drugportal 

PROGRAMMED PROBLEM SETS
(Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Boston University School of Online study materials for students with self- assessment tests. Offers online Glossary of pharmacological terms and symbols, and list of links to other Pharmacology WEB sites. 
URL: http://www.bumc.bu.edu/busm/pm/resources 

RXLIST
Commercial site which offers keyword search for drug monographs, patient information on drugs, etc. Offers drug prescription rankings for the range of years, alternative medicine FAQs including herbal monographs, etc. 
URL: http://www.rxlist.com/ 

RXMED
Commercial site which offers prescribing drug monographs, patient handouts and travel health information. 
URL: http://www.rxmed.com/ 

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO)
Directing and coordinating authority on international health work. Information on biologicals, medicines, vaccines and substances under international control. The site can be searched by keyword. 
URL: http://www.who.int/en/ 

MICROMEDEX
Searchable database that contains detailed information on drugs, interactions, toxicological managements, reproductive risks, and acute/emergency care. Comprised of the following knowledge bases: DRUGDEX, DISEASEDEX, Lab Advisor, POISINDEX, Physicians' Desk Reference, IV Compatibility, Interaction Checking, IDENTIDEX, and CareNotes. Available for Columbia University personnel only, also offers software package for handheld computing devices.  
URL: http://www.thomsonhc.com/home/dispatch 

ANTIBIOTIC GUIDE
Provides information about the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Offers preparation details, delivery route and form, treatment regimen, manufacturers, dosage and price. Developed by Johns Hopkins Division of Infectious Diseases. Free with registration. Also offers a Palm OS PDA version free of charge. 
URL: http://hopkins-abxguide.org/ 

MARTINDALE'S HEALTH SCIENCE GUIDE
A detailed list of links to a wide range of resources in Pharmacy and Pharmacology, including databases, tutorials, multimedia, full-text resources, etc. Compiled by an unaffiliated scientist and researcher. NOT to be confused with the drug information text "Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference". 
URL: http://www.martindalecenter.com/Pharmacy.html