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Pharmacy Research Guides

The following additional guides exist to help you with various facets of pharmacy research:

Drug Information Resources

History of Pharmacy

Medicinal Chemistry

Pharmacy Experiential Education (for rotations)

Research & Education Librarian

Jessica Jones

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Subjects: Pharmacy

Welcome!

Welcome to the Pharmacy Resources Guide. Use this page as a jumping-off point to locate journal articles, access drug information resources, and learn more about what the library and the School of Pharmacy librarian can do for you.

If you are not finding the information you need, do not hesitate to contact your librarian. A librarian is available to you, and they can:

Provide research consultations and assist with literature searches,
Assist with comprehensive literature searches for systematic reviews,
Assist with reference management software, especially Mendeley,
And so much more!

Most Used Resources

Drug Facts and Comparisons
Lists both prescription and OTC drugs by therapeutic categories with concise information concerning pharmacology, dispensing information, ingredients.
Available online on the VCU School of Pharmacy website; see the Resources menu
Lexicomp Online
Lists both prescription and OTC drugs by therapeutic categories with concise information concerning pharmacology, dispensing information, ingredients.
Available online on the VCU School of Pharmacy website; see the Resources menu

AccessPharmacy
Includes the following pertinent materials for PharmD students:

-Leading pharmacy textbooks, including DiPiro, Pharmacotherapy (even review quiz questions!)
NAPLEX review books
-Flashcards to help you study for top 300 drug exams, pharmacotherapy, pharmacology, and pharmacy calculations
-Videos and pharmacology lectures
-Drug monographs
-Patient education handouts
Natural Medicines (Formerly Natural Standard)
Evidence-based, peer-reviewed information on complementary and alternative medicine treatments. Includes interactions and adverse effects as well as evaluation of therapies for specific conditions, herbs and supplements, and diet therapies.
UpToDate
Provided by the VCU Health System. Point-of-care collection of evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and management of medical conditions. Also includes drug information.