Drug Discovery, Development & Commercialization

As the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts), DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States, including the most current and archived label information. The over 8,000 drug records link to related government websites, such as: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals & Safety Alerts; ClinicalTrials.gov; and LactMed.

UC Davis has complimentary institutional access to the United States Pharmacopeia National Formulary (USP-NF). Registration with your ucdavis email is required to gain access. See Welcome-Guide for details.

USP–NF is a combination of two compendia: the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and the National Formulary (NF). The USP features monographs with reference standards for drug substances, dosage forms, compounded preparations, ingredients, and dietary supplements. The NF provides information and standards for excipients.

Micromedex is a point-of-care evidence-based drug and toxicology resource that integrates multiple drug information databases. Provides information about: administration, adverse effects, clinical applications, FDA and non-FDA uses, contraindications, dosage, indications, interactions, over-dosage, pharmacology, precautions, product/substance identification, toxicity, and drug pricing. Mobile app is available.

This is an important collection of drug databases and clinical tools for pharmacists, physicians, and other clinicians. Includes dosing tools, clinical calculators, and information about drugs, orphan drugs, and off-label use.