The National Library of Medicine produces the following drug-related resources.
Databse of chemicals & bioassays information
With over 400,000 chemicals, this database provides chemical structure (in 2-D and 3-D), molecular formula & weight, registry numbers, names & synonyms, physical properties, and additional resources.
NLM drug information portal that includes FDA drug labels
NLM drug information portal that includes FDA drug labels
A list of resources that may help identify pills sold in the United States
PubMed comprises more than 300 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books
These drug resources focus on consumer needs:
"...quickly identify pills that have become separated from their original packaging, or verify tablet and capsule products you may have questions about"
Evidence-based drug information resource with a consumer focus; includes drug information and interaction-checker
Search drug information by name or category
"...our Pill Identification Wizard (Pill Finder) can help you match the imprint, size, shape, or color and lead you to the detailed description in our drug database."
From the National Institute on Drug Abuse
Drug information from the FDA focused toward consumers
Medication guides are FDA- approved documents that address issues that are specific to particular drugs, and can help patients avoid serious adverse events (side effects).
MedlinePlus: Drugs & Supplements
Consumer-oriented drug and herbal supplement information from the NLM
Drug information from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
These are additional drug resources from commercial organizations and the FDA.
This drug information website includes information on prescription drugs and herbal supplements, a pill identifier, interaction checker, drug alerts, and phonetic drug name search.
Drug information portal including information on both prescription and over-the-counter drugs as well as information on active ingredients, FDA drug alerts, and an index of recently reported adverse events.