American Academy of Pediatricians
Just because National Poison Prevention Week has passed, don't forget these tips from American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Drug Shortage Resource Center provides information and resources on drug product shortages and management by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
Current Drug Shortage List
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Health and Safety Topics from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Emergency Preparedness and Response
Stay informed and be involved in helping your family, your business, and your community. If you are a member of the General Public and you believe that you have been exposed to a biological, chemical or radiological agent, or if you believe an intentional threat will occur or is occurring, please call 911. If you are a Health Professional or Government Official, the CDC maintains a 24/7 Emergency Operations Center to assist local, state, and federal agencies. We also assist healthcare providers with questions on emergency patient care. The following link is for reporting an emergency or for assistance on emergency patient care:
REPORT AN EMERGENCY TO THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
Federal Trade Commission
The Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Competition's summary of agreements filed with the agency in fiscal year 2007 (ending September 30, 2007) by generic and branded drug manufacturers.
Hoffman-LaRoche Laboratories
FluSTAR to check symptoms, outbreaks, and FLU facts
IFPMA International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations
Access to Quality Health Care
Improving access to health care in developing countries is a big challenge. Governments of rich and poor countries, intergovernmental agencies, NGOs and the pharmaceutical industry all have a role to play.
Biologicals
Biotech medicines are mostly prescribed by specialist doctors and administered by injection. Their molecular structure and properties are influenced by the manufacturing process.
Counterfeit Medicines
The counterfeit drug trade is widespread, affecting both developing and developed countries. All medicines, both branded and generic, are at risk.
Ethical Promotion
The IFPMA Code of Marketing Practices embodies a self-regulation approach to ensure the ethical promotion of medicines.
Health Care Systems
In many countries, health care systems play a major role in determining whether or not patients get access to a particular innovative medicine.
Improving Global Health
The pharmaceutical industry is voluntarily playing a key role in improving global health, particularly in developing countries.
Intellectual Property & Patents
Strong patent and intellectual property rights are vital incentives for continuing innovation.
Pharmaceuticals & The Use of the Internet
The industry is finding ways for pharmaceutical information to be distributed appropriately to the right audiences via the Internet.
Regulatory & Scientific Affairs
The duplication of testing and reporting required by different countries delays the availability of new drugs reaching patients.
Research & Development
To reduce health care spending, many governments are often adopting "penny wise" policies to discourage the use of prescription drugs, which not only remove important drivers for innovation in the pharmaceutical sector, but also increase overall health care costs.
Trade
The industry is looking at ways to facilitate international trade in medicines, while ensuring quality and traceability.
Marshall University
The Marshall University Medical Center and the Robert C. Byrd Center for Rural Health
Mayo Clinic and National Institutes of Health
Pain-pill addiction: What's the Risk? from the Mayo Clinic and National Institutes of Science
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Treating prescription drug addiction from the National Institute On Drug Abuse
National Sleep Foundation
The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to improving public health and safety by achieving greater understanding of sleep and sleep disorders. NSF furthers its mission through sleep-related education, research, and advocacy initiatives.
The importance of sleep from The National Sleep Foundation...
Sleep In America Polls 2008 back to 2002
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
BuySafeDrugs.info is sponsored by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) and designed to be a clearinghouse for the latest news, policies, opinion and research on prescription drugs.
Learn about new medicines being developed from PhARMA
PharmedOut
PharmedOut is an independent,
publicly funded project that empowers physicians to identify and counter inappropriate pharmaceutical promotion practices.
PharmedOut promotes evidence-based medicine by providing news, resources, and links to
pharma-free CME courses.
SureScripts
SureScripts was founded in 2001 by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) and the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of the overall prescribing process. The Pharmacy Health Information Exchange™, operated by SureScripts is the largest network to link electronic communications between pharmacies and physicians, allowing the electronic exchange of prescription information.
National Progress Report on E-Prescribing Published December 2007
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
HRSA-Supported Health Centers care for you, even if you have no health insurance. You pay what you can afford, based on your income. Health centers are in most cities and many rural areas.
2008 US Health and Human Services Federal Poverty Guidelines
West Virginia Board Of Pharmacy
It is the duty of the Board of Pharmacy to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by the effective regulation of the practice of pharmacy; the licensure of pharmacists; the licensure and regulation of all sites or persons who distribute, manufacture, or sell drugs or devices used in the dispensing and administration of drugs or devices within the state of West Virginia.
West Virginia Pharmacists Association
The West Virginia Pharmacists Association, a statewide professional organization representing the interests of licensed pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy students. Originally founded in the late 1890's as the West Virginia Pharmaceutical Association, our mission is to promote and assure the health and wellness of the public by enhancing the professional skills and knowledge of our members.
West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine
What is Osteopathic Medicine?
West Virginia Society of Health System Pharmacists
The West Virginia Society of Health System Pharmacists promotes issues for the optimization of the medication therapy that enhance the quality of life for West Virginia patients.
West Virginia University
West Virginia University Minute on Influenza Awareness
West Virginia University officials are joining other universities, public schools, health departments, businesses and the local community to help protect against (and plan for) a possible influenza outbreak. On this site, Influenza Awareness, WVU provides prevention tips and other useful information to protect against and treat the virus.
West Virginia Health Reports from West Virginia University
Healthcare at West Virginia University and the Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center