LibGuides: Pharmacy: Databases

Useful links

LibGuides home page
Browse through all CNU library guides here.
CNU Library home page
Reach all of our library services and resources, as well as the CNU homepage.
A-Z Database page
Browse a full list of our library databases here.
Catalog
Browse CNU's physical collection of books.

Contact us

Email: library@cnsu.edu -- All questions and suggestions are welcome. We're eager to help.

Quick help: Walk-up hours (generally M-F) are posted in the library.

Schedule an appointment: Meet with a librarian on the topic of your choice.

Recommended databases

Medline (OVID Interface) This link opens in a new window
This database contains full-text and cited articles on topics within medicine, health care, the biological and physical sciences, humanities, and information science. CNU login required. Key features: Full-text finder, and indexed searching tools for those writing systematic reviews or other in-depth research articles.
EBM Reviews Full Text This link opens in a new window
This is a combined collection of all EBM Review sections (see more info for a detailed list). Includes systematic reviews, research studies, and physicians' commentary on topics in medicine and health care. CNU login required.
All EBM Review sections includes: ACP Journal Club, Cochrane Clinical Answers, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Health Technology Assessment, Cochrane Methodology Register, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials.
Science Direct This link opens in a new window
This database contains articles, journals & book chapters focused on all things "science:" ecology, environmental science, chemistry, geology, genetics, medicine, molecular biology, physics, psychology, and more. CNU Login required. Key feature: All articles in this database are peer-reviewed.
Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
This database contains an extensive collection of peer-reviewed articles on a variety of subjects, including biology, chemistry, health sciences, humanities, health sciences, physics, and psychology. CNU login required. Key feature: Full-text finder.

Academic eBook Collection This link opens in a new window
Large database containing multidisciplinary eBook titles representing a broad range of academic subject matter.
Access Pharmacy This link opens in a new window
This database contains books, blogs, drug information, study tools, patient educational handouts, tutorial videos, lectures, videos, animations, and test prep materials on topics within pharmacy. CNU Login required. Key feature: NAPLEX Central.
APhA Library This link opens in a new window
This database contains books, learning exercises, disease descriptions (pharmacotherapy), case studies, and quizzes on different topics within the pharmacy field. CNU login required. Key feature: Over 300 case studies.
Lexicomp This link opens in a new window
This database contains an index of different pharmaceutical drug products with search methods including description, type, brand, usage. CNU login required. Key feature: Trissel's IV Compatibility.

Access Pharmacy This link opens in a new window
This database contains books, blogs, drug information, study tools, patient educational handouts, tutorial videos, lectures, videos, animations, and test prep materials on topics within pharmacy. CNU Login required. Key feature: NAPLEX Central.
APhA Library This link opens in a new window
This database contains books, learning exercises, disease descriptions (pharmacotherapy), case studies, and quizzes on different topics within the pharmacy field. CNU login required. Key feature: Over 300 case studies.

APhA Library This link opens in a new window
This database contains books, learning exercises, disease descriptions (pharmacotherapy), case studies, and quizzes on different topics within the pharmacy field. CNU login required. Key feature: Over 300 case studies.
Micromedex This link opens in a new window
This database includes health/pharmacy news, training, comparison charts, themed lists involving drug usage and prescriptions. CNU Login required. Key feature: “CareNotes:” General information regarding illnesses and conditions.
Drug Facts and Comparisons This link opens in a new window
A drug referential database that contains evidence-based content, drug comparative tools and tables, and drug descriptions and instructions. Search for drug compatibility and identification. Intended for pharmacists in the field. CNU login required. Key features: Patient education, and training videos on how to use the different indices here.
Lexicomp This link opens in a new window
This database contains an index of different pharmaceutical drug products with search methods including description, type, brand, usage. CNU login required. Key feature: Trissel's IV Compatibility.

Library help

Schedule a research appointment
CNU students, staff, and faculty: Schedule a research appointment with a librarian for personalized one-on-one help!
Database tutorials
In this guide, you'll find videos that explain how to navigate the database page and use individual databases.