Drug References

Geriatric Dosage Handbook

Gives drug info and safe doses for older adults — includes side effects that are more likely in seniors

Pediatric Dosage Handbook

Gives drug info and safe doses for children — includes weight-based dosing and age limits

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) (formerly MSDS)

Lists how to safely handle, store, and clean up hazardous drugs or chemicals — includes first aid info and what to do if spilled or touched.

Micromedex

Online tools to check doses, side effects, and drug interactions.

CDC Guidelines

Tells official rules for vaccines, infections, and disease prevention

Yellow Book

Gives travel health and vaccine info for people going abroad.

Purple Book

Lists biologic and biosimilar drugs approved by the FDA.

Pink Book

Lists vaccine schedules and info about shots

Orange Book

Shows which generic drugs are equal to brand names (therapeutic equivalents)

Red Book

Used to find drug prices, NDCs, and insurance cost info

The Merck Manual

Explains diseases and treatments in simple medical terms

Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference

Lists international drug names — shows what drugs are called in other countries.

Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy

Covers how drugs are made and prepared in the pharmacy.

Trissel’s Handbook on Injectable Drugs

Tells if IV drugs can be mixed and how long they last once mixed.

AHFS Drug Information

Gives detailed info on hospital drugs — what they do, how to use them safely.

USP–NF (United States Pharmacopeia–National Formulary)

Sets official standards for drug quality and strength — makes sure drugs are pure and safe

Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR)

Shows drug pictures, side effects, and manufacturer info — comes from the same info in drug packages.

Drug Facts and Comparisons

Used to compare drugs — brand vs. generic, what they’re for, and how they’re taken.