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 

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 

BLUE BOOK. FIRST DATABANK: ESSENTIAL DIRECTORY OF PHARMACEUTICALS.
Serial B. Latest vol. in Ref. Offers information on drug industry products and their prices, provides Index of Manufacturers, lists Colleges of Pharmacy, etc. 
REF HD9666.4.B48. 

CANADIAN DRUG IDENTIFICATION CODE
Serial. Latest vol. in Ref. 
REF RS356 C16. 

CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST DIRECTORY
Serial C. Latest vol. in Ref. British pharmaceutical industry directory. Offers Buyers' Guides to Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals, to Pharmaceutical Equipment, Supplies and Contractors, provides Company Data, lists Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Retail Outlets, Association and Organizations, NHS hospitals in Great Britain, parts of the law concerning pharmacy. Offers Tablet and Capsule Identification Guide. 
REF HD9667.3 .C48. 

DRUG TOPICS RED BOOK
Serial D. Latest vol. in Ref. Offers information on drug industry products and their prices. 
REF HD9666.1.D75. 

EUROPEAN DRUG INDEX
Muller, NF and Dessing, RP..  The data has been derived from drug data sources from the participating countries. Each drug record starts with a drug trade name, in alphabetical order, followed by, depending on the original source, dosage forms, strength, volume (if applicable) and generic name(s) in a random sequence, and concluded by the ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Classification) when available in the original source and a code for the country of origin. 
REF RM301.12 .E97 1997 Q. 

EUROPEAN PHARMACOPEIA
Published in accordance with the Convention on the elaboration of a European Pharmacopoeia (European treaty series no. 50) under the auspices of the Council of Europe. Countries participating are listed in the Introduction. 
REF RS141.28 .Eu7. 

GUIDE TO PHARMACY MUSEUMS AND HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
Griffenhagen, GB..  REF RS123.U6 G75. 

INDEX NOMINUM. INTERNATIONAL DRUG DIRECTORY
Serial I. Latest vol. in Ref. Published in Switzerland. Lists medications including proprietory (trade) names, chemical structures, etc. available on international pharmaceutical market. Only medications containing a single active substance are listed. Provides directory of Manufacturers and Laboratories. 
REF RS356.Sch91. 

MERCK INDEX
Contains monographs of drugs and pharmaceuticals, common organic chemicals and laboratory reagents, naturally occurring substances and plants, some elements and inorganic chemicals, some compounds of agricultural significance, some endogenous substances and biological agents. Latest version in Health Sciences Reference. Previous years at Serial M.  
REF RS356 M53. 
URL: http://www.columbia.edu/cgi-bin/cul/resolve?clio4814759 

NATIONAL BIOTECH REGISTER
Coverage includes company profiles, research areas and product development by classification, leading trademarks (brand names). 
REF HD9999.B44 N37. 

NATIONAL DRUG CODE DIRECTORY
Serial N. Latest vol. in Ref. Main section in Alphabetical Index by Product Trade Name. Information on each product is listed as follows: trade name or catalog name, labeler's short name, drug class code(s), new drug application number (NDA/ANDA, etc.), active ingredients alphabetically, strength and unit, labeler code and product code, dosage form, route of administration, NDC number including package code and the trade package size and type for the product for each package size available for the particular product. 
REF RS74 N21. 

PHARMACEUTICAL ACTIVITY INDEX-DIRECTORY: PHARM-AID
(Unlisted Drugs). Serial P. Latest volume in Ref. Contains cross-referenced drug listings including data from abstracts of the monthly issues of Unlisted drugs. The Unlisted Drugs Pharm-Aid lists each drug in one or more appropriate categories: pharmacological activity or :class of drug" (e.g. penicillins, peptides, etc.), "research stage" (e.g. in cliical testing or use); application (e.g. dental, device, diagnostic, veterinary, etc); specialty use (e.g. dermatology) or source (e.g human, medicinal plant, etc.). A code next to each drug identifies manufacturer and country. 
REF RS356 P49. 

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 

REMINGTON: THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF PHARMACY
Serial R. Latest volume in Ref. Comprehensive textbook on the science and art of pharmacy. 
REF RS91 .R28. 

THE NDA PIPELINE
Reference guide to new drug approval and research activity in the United States based on information originally published in "The Pink sheet," i.e., FDC reports. Prescription and OTC pharmaceuticals, 1982- ; F-D-C reports. Prescription pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, and "The tan sheet" i.e.: F-D-C reports. Nonprescription pharmaceuticals and nutritional products, 1993. Includes a section reviewing the activities of FDA advisory committees. Annual. Latest volume in Ref. Subscription canceled in 1999. 
REF RS 189 N105. 

THOMAS REGISTER OF AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS AND THOMAS REGISTER CATALOG FILE
Listings include pharmaceutical and pharmacy equipment companies by state in Products and Services section; individual companies' products, addresses and names of executives in Company Profiles section; products information in- depth in the Catalog File section. 
REF T12 T36. 

USP-NF. UNITED STATES PHARMACOPEIA. THE NATIONAL FORMULARY.
Includes drug specifications and standards. Supplements are regularly published separately. 
REF RS141.2 Un33. 

WORLD PHARMACEUTICALS DIRECTORY
Serial W. Latest volume in Ref. Lists drug companies, provides their addresses and lists their products. 
REF RS91 W89. 

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF PHARMACY (AACP)
URL: http://www.aacp.org/ 

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CLINICAL PHARMACY (ACCP)
URL: http://www.accp.com/ 

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

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEALTH-SYSTEM PHARMACISTS (ASHP)
Represents pharmacists who practice in health care systems including hospitals, health maintenance organizations, and long-term care facilities. ASHP Newsletter is available full-text in PDF. 
URL: http://www.ashp.org/ 

ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL RESEARCH PROFESSIONALS (ACRP)
An international society for those who deal with clinical research and development. Its members come from pharmaceutical as well as biotechnology, medical device and CRO industries, clinical investigators and their staff, ethics committees and regulatory authorities. 
URL: http://www.acrpnet.org/ 

INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF COMPOUNDING PHARMACISTS (IACP)
An international, non-profit association protecting and promoting the art and skill of pharmaceutical compounding. 
URL: http://www.iacprx.org/ 

MEDICAL AND HEALTHCARE MARKETPLACE GUIDE
Hale, A. B..  (2 Volumes) 18th ed., 
REF HD 9994.U5 M46 2003. 

NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL OF HEALTH-SYSTEM PHARMACISTS
URL: http://www.nyschp.org/ 

PDA
Provides current scientific, technical and regulatory information on pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing and quality worldwide.  
URL: http://www.pda.org/ 

PHRMA (PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA)
Trade group representing the pharmaceutical industry. Useful site for finding drugs in development. 
URL: http://www.phrma.org/ 

INTRODUCTION TO GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICES
Produced by the Office of Clinical Trials of Columbia University and New York Presbyterian Hospital. Videorecording . 2 videocassettes (ca. 200 min.) Twelve instructional modules addressing GCP compliance requirements, recommendations, adverse event procedures and other GCP topics. The companion workbook provides expanded information, and includes a study review outline, a multiple-choice quiz and topic resources for each module. Modules concerned with pharmacy are: Tape 1, About the pharmaceutical industry - module 4. Tape 2, Drug accountability - the research pharmacy -- module 11, etc. 
MEDIA RM301 .I58. 

ABBOTT LABORATORIES
URL: http://www.abbott.com/ 

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/ 

ASTRAZENECA
Engaged in the development, manufacture and marketing of generic and proprietary pharmaceuticals. 
URL: http://www.astrazeneca-us.com/ 

CENTERWATCH LISTING OF NEWLY APPROVED DRUG THERAPIES
Categorized list of FDA-approved drugs by subject and by year since 1995. Includes manufacturer information, clinical results leading to FDA approval, side effects, mechanism of action and literature references. Main CenterWatch page provides an extensive international list of IRB-approved clinical trials. 
URL: http://www.centerwatch.com/drugs/druglist.htm 

DOCTOR'S GUIDE
Offers information on recently approved drugs and indications in the U.S. and worldwide. 
URL: http://www.docguide.com/gpc.nsf/doc?CreateDocument&n=982&id=48DDE4A73E09A969852568880078C249&t=11-25-07;AM&l=PE&u=/news/content.nsf/Drugs-Indications?OpenForm&id=48DDE4A73E09A969852568880078C249 

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/ 

MERCK & CO, INC
Research-oriented pharmaceutical company with wide range of products for humans and animals. Provides free online access to the full range of Merck Manual publications. 
URL: http://www.merck.com/ 

MYLAN LABORATORIES, INC
A leader in developing, manufacturing and marketing generic drugs. 
URL: http://www.mylan.com/ 

NEEDYMEDS
Commercial site intended to assist patient with drug information. Offers company information and drug information received from companies. 
URL: http://www.needymeds.com/ 

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 

PHARMACEUTICAL ACRONYM DICTIONARY
'A dictionary of over 200,000 medical, pharmaceutical, biomedical and healthcare acronyms and abbreviations.' 
URL: http://www.medilexicon.com/medicalabbreviations.php 

PHARMWEB
Commercial drug information site. Provides miscellaneous drug- related information. Offers comprehensive list of Schools of Pharmacy by country worldwide, Pharmaceutical Yellow pages worldwide (manufacturers, retailers, equipment suppliers, etc.), Continuing Education in Pharmacy and Pharmacology list of links, etc. 
URL: http://www.pharmweb.net/ 

ROCHE PHARMACEUTICALS
Engaged in discovering, developing, manufacturing and marketing prescription drugs. 
URL: http://www.rocheusa.com/ 

U.S. PHARMACOPEIA (USP) WEB SITE
Provides standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and dosage forms. 
URL: http://www.usp.org/ 

VIRTUAL LIBRARY: PHARMACY
Offers a categorized list of pharmacy resources on the Internet. Compiled by a professor of pharmaceutics at the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy.  
URL: http://www.pharmacy.org/ 

WORLD LIST OF SCHOOLS OF PHARMACY
Schools of pharmacy listed by country. Compiled by a professor of pharmaceutics at the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy. 
URL: http://www.pharmacy.org/schools.html 

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