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Pharmacy Resources

Databases for Pharmacy

LexidrugLexicomp is now UpToDate Lexidrug. Point-of-care drug information used in many hospitals; integrates with UpToDate. Training videos.

AccessPharmacyTextbooks, including DiPiro’s Pharmacotherapy, drug-therapy cases and care plans, NAPLEX test prep questions, and more.

PubMed (MEDLINE)PubMed search of MEDLINE, the US National Library of Medicine database of biomedical literature. Tutorials. Mobile app instructions. 

More Databases

MicromedexEvidence-based clinical reference for management of medications, diseases, and toxicology, plus lab test and patient education information. Mobile app instructions.

Clinical PharmacologyDrug information for clinicians in hospitals, pharmacies, and other settings; from ClinicalKey. Mobile app instructions.

PharmacyLibraryTextbooks, interactive NAPLEX review, case studies, abstracts and news sources from the American Pharmacists Association (APhA).

CINAHL CompleteThe comprehensive source for nursing and allied health journals, including physical and occupational therapy, physician assistant, public health, and more. Video tutorial.

Cochrane Collection PlusSearches across the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Methodology Register, and Cochrane Clinical Answers.

Cochrane Database of Systematic ReviewsLeading database and journal of systematic reviews and protocols in health care.

ConsumerLab.comInformation for consumers on health and nutrition products including vitamins, herbal products, functional foods, and more.

DynaMedEvidence-based decision tool for point-of-care use. Mobile app instructions.

EmbaseUp-to-date biomedical and pharmacological information on medical and drug-related subjects. Video tutorials.

Embodied LabsImmersive virtual reality labs giving users first-person experience of aging individuals with unique diagnoses and perspectives. Login requires UNE email account.

Exam MasterCreate an individual account using your UNE email address to access practice exams for the USMLE, PANCE, NAPLEX, NBDE, NCLEX, board certification exams, and review medical subjects.

Healthcare Administration DatabaseInformation on public health and safety, hospitals, finance, personnel management, insurance, population studies, labor relations and law.

LactMed: Drugs and Lactation DatabaseInformation on drugs and chemicals affecting nursing mothers and infants.

NatMed ProEvidence-based resource on natural medicines, dietary supplements, and complementary and integrative therapies. Formerly Natural Medicines.

PDR (Prescribers' Digital Reference)FDA approved drug information including interactions, side effects, recommended dosages, contraindications, and more. Free site, but you must register to use it.

PubChemNational Library of Medicine database of chemical information.

SciFinderⁿReferences, substances, and reactions in chemistry and related sciences. First time users, please create a free account here. SciFinder Training.

ScopusCitations and abstracts from scholarly research journals across the sciences. Advanced tools for citation analysis and journal ranking. Video tutorials. 

UpToDateEvidence-based, synthesized medical information for point-of-care decision-making. UpToDate training videos. Mobile app instructions. Requires creation and use of a free, personal account in addition to the initial UNE login. Users must login at least every 90 days from the above link to retain access.

Visible Body SuiteDetailed, Interactive 3D atlas of the human body. Requires a free account. Be patient - can take up to 30 seconds to load the first time you access. Users must login at least every 150 days from the above link to retain access. Tutorial. Mobile app instructions.

Go to all databases

Point of Care Tools

Clinical PharmacologyDrug information for clinicians in hospitals, pharmacies, and other settings; from ClinicalKey. Mobile app instructions.

UpToDateEvidence-based, synthesized medical information for point-of-care decision-making. UpToDate training videos. Mobile app instructions. CME function requires registration for a free, personal account.

DynaMedEvidence-based decision tool for point-of-care use. Mobile app instructions.

Exam Prep Resources

Exam MasterCreate an individual account using your UNE email address to access practice exams for the USMLE, PANCE, NAPLEX, NBDE, board certification exams, and review medical subjects.

PharmacyLibraryContains the APha Complete Review for Pharmacy

AccessPharmacyContains McGraw Hill's NAPLEX Review Guide.

Citations

AMA Style Guide

RefWorksCollect references from online databases, websites and other sources. Easily insert citations into papers and automatically format reference lists. Sharing tools for groups.

Citing Drug Databases - examples:

Purdue UniversityReference Guide for Pharmacy Students

Duquesne UniversityDrug Information and Medical Resources

Research & Publishing

Research Beyond the BasicsFrom UNE Library Services: Understand the steps in the research process to efficiently complete your assignment.

Copyright & Fair UseGuidelines for using copyrighted works while doing scholarly research.

Create a Research PosterGuidelines and tips for creating a research poster.

DUNE: DigitalUNEUNE's online repository of scholarly and creative works of the UNE community.