MedlinePlus Drug Information
NIH resource providing consumer-friendly drug information written for patients, not medical professionals.
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Our Take
MedlinePlus is the NIH's patient-friendly resource. Unlike technical FDA documents, these drug monographs are written for regular people. Great starting point for understanding any medication.
Pros
- ✓Written for patients
- ✓Trustworthy NIH source
- ✓Available in Spanish
- ✓Links to clinical trials
Cons
- ✗Less detailed than FDA
- ✗May not have newest drugs
- ✗No pricing information
- ✗No interaction checker
Pricing Details
Free government health resource.
Best For
- • Patient-friendly explanations
- • Spanish speakers
- • General health information
Coverage
- 📍 United States
Accreditations
- ✓NIH - National Library of Medicine
Last verified: December 21, 2024
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