CHAPTER 7:The Internet for Health: Website Listings
Topic 4Pharmaceutical Websites
WEBSITE/ORGANIZATIONWEBSITE ADDRESSDESCRIPTION
Clinical Pharmacologywww.cp.gsm.comProvides information for pharmacists, physicians, nurses, educators consumers and patients. Information is inclusive on prescription drugs, dosing for pediatric, adult, geriatric and renal patients. Patient education is available in Spanish. This site charges a subscriber fee.
The Medicine Programwww.themedicineprogram.comExplains how you can qualify for medication at no cost. This program is available nationwide to people of all ages. An application form is provided.
NeedyMedswww.needymeds.comContains complete and current information on patient assistance programs that comes directly from the drug companies to assure accuracy. Also provided is a pharmaceutical discount card comparison and patient assistance program application.
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of Americawww.phrma.orgOffers a link called HelpingPatients which lets patients search for prescription drug assistance programs (available in Spanish). Also supplies a company list showing which drug companies are members and a "New Medicines in Development" section.
RxMedwww.rxmed.comPresents information on illnesses and prescription drugs for the consumer and the physician. There is an online pharmacy for prescriptions and health information as well as an online bookstore.

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