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Pharmacy & Pharmacology databases
 

Starting database


The core database for Pharmacy and Pharmacology is Embase. We recommend you use Embase as a starting point for your research on pharmaceutical and pharmacological topics. 

Embase logo

International biomedical and pharmacological database, 8,500+ journals 

Other health databases
 

In addition to Embase, you may like to search some of the other health databases listed under Multidisciplinary resources. Many of them include pharmaceutical and pharmacological content.

Specialised pharmacy and pharmacology databases
 

These are further pharmaceutical and pharmacological databases that offer specialised content:

Mims online logo

Provides wide range of Australian medicines information – including full product information, abbreviated product information, drug/drug interaction module and pill identification. Monthly content update (1st day of each month). One simultaneous user.

Merck Index Online logo

Compound names, chemical structures, physical and biological activity and properties.

Drug (Informit)

Covers the social, economic, political, psychological and legal aspects of prevention and treatment of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use and misuse with a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice. Produced by the National Drugs Sector Information Service (NDSIS). 1974+

Therapeutic Guidelines logo

A leading source of accurate, independent and practical treatment advice for a wide range of clinical conditions. It includes explicit instructions for therapy, assisting practitioners in making decisions to ensure their patients receive optimum treatment.

To use the Therapeutic Guidelines app you will need to request a token. Please follow the token registration instructions.