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	General Information
	Information about the Products We Regulate:FDA
	FDA 101: Biological Products:FDA
	Medicines By Design:National Institute of General Medical Sciences [Order printed copy]
	Personalized Medicine, see Genetics, Genes and Medicine
	Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicines:American Academy of Family Physicians
	Over-the-Counter Medicines:MedlinePlus
	Pain Relievers:MedlinePlus
	Medicines:MedlinePlus

	Drug Directories
	Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drug Information (from MedMaster™): MedlinePlus
	Drug-Specific Information:FDA
	Catalog of FDA Approved Drug Products:FDA
	Drugs Approved by the FDA (by year): Centerwatch

	Antibiotics
	Antibiotics: When They Can and Can't Help:American Academy of Family Physicians
	Antimicrobial (Drug) Resistance:NIAID
	Combating Antibiotic Resistance:FDA
	Antibiotics Before Procedures:UpToDate Patient Information
	Antibiotic Guide:Johns Hopkins University
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	Antibiotics:MedlinePlus

	Steroids
	Corticosteroids:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
	What You Need to Know About Corticosteroids:Cleveland Clinic Dept of Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases
	What You Need to Know About Steroid Injections:Cleveland Clinic Dept of Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases
	Steroid Medicines: How to Stop Safely:American Academy of Family Physicians
	Anabolic Steroids, see Mental Health and Behavior, Substance Abuse
	Steroids:MedlinePlus

	Adverse Drug Reactions
	Drug Reactions:American Academy of Family Physicians
	Adverse Reactions to Medications:American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology
	Adverse Drug Reactions:Merck Medco, Home Edition
	See also Immune System, Drug Allergies

	Consumer Advice

	Using Medicines Wisely
	Tips for Using Medicines Wisely:American Academy of Family Physicians
	FDA's Tips for Taking Medicines:FDA
	Your Medicine: Play It Safe:AHRQ

	Saving Money on Drugs
	Saving Money On Prescription Drugs:FDA
	Generic Drugs: Questions and Answers:FDA
	Best Buy Drugs:Consumer Reports
	See also Drug Assistance Programs

	Buying Drugs Online
	Possible Dangers of Buying Medicine Online:FDA
	Buying Prescription Drugs Online: The Do's and Don'ts:Mayo Clinic
	Purchasing Pet Drugs Online: Buyer Beware:FDA

	Drug Safety
	Find the Latest Drug Product and Safety Information:FDA
	Medical Products Safety Information:FDA
	Government Recalls of Medical Products:FDA
	Warning About Counterfeit Drugs Purchased in Mexico:FDA

	Disposing of Unused Drugs
	How to Dispose of Unused Medicines:FDA

	Drug Interactions

	Overviews
	Drug Interactions: What You Should Know:FDA
	Drug Interactions: Protecting Yourself From Dangerous Drug, Medication, and Food Combinations:netLibrary

	Drug/Drug & Drug/Food Interactions
	Drug/Drug & Drug/Food Interactions:AIDSmeds.com
	Drug-Drug Interactions of Common OTC Drugs:American Academy of Family Physicians [PDF]
	Food-Drug Interactions:American Academy of Family Physicians
	Medicine Interactions with Grapefruit:American Academy of Family Physicians
	Food and Drug Interactions:FDA

	Drug/Herb Interactions
	Herbal Health Products -- What You Should Know:American Academy of Family Physicians
	Herbal Remedies: Adverse Effects and Drug Interactions:American Academy of Family Physicians

	Prescription Drug Assistance Programs

	Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
	Prescription Drug Coverage:Medicare
	Find a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan:Medicare
	Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage:MedlinePlus

	Other Drug Assistance Programs
	Partnership for Prescription Assistance
	The Medicine Program
	Prescription Drug Assistance Programs:Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
	NORD’s Patient Assistance Programs:NORD
	The Access Project (Assistance Programs for HIV/AIDS Medications):AIDS Treatment Data Network
	Patient Assistance Programs for Rheumatology-Related Drugs:American College of Rheumatology
	Patient Assistance Programs:NeedyMeds

	Reporting Drug Problems
	How to Report Problems With Products Regulated by FDA:FDA
	Reporting Unlawful Sales of Medical Products on the Internet:FDA