Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Pharmacy

Medication Safety and Drug Interaction Checker Web Sites

These links are provided as a general information source for the use of visitors to the California State Board of Pharmacy (board) Web site. The board has not formally evaluated the information provided via these sites and their inclusion does not constitute endorsement of any organization. The links provided are maintained by their respective organizations and they are solely responsible for their content. Trademarks are the property of their respective owners.


American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Offer Tips and Advice for Using Medications Safely and Effectively

As You Age: A Guide to Aging, Medicines and Alcohol, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (PDF)

Consumer Reports Guides to Prescription, OTC and Natural Medicines, http://www.consumerreports.org/health/prescription-drugs.htm and
http://www.consumerreports.org/health/natural-health.htm (Note: Some pages on the Consumer Reports site require a paid subscription.)

My Medicines, a form for listing your medications and supplements

Your Medicine: Play It Safe, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Caremark - click on Check Drug Interactions under the heading Health Resources

Drugs.com

Drugstore.com

Express Scripts - click on Check Interactions

Medscape - search for "drug interaction checker"

University of Maryland Medical Center

Walgreens (Requires free site registration.)

Wal-Mart - click on Learn About Drug Interactions under heading for Drug Information