Look up any medication, understand generics, check interactions, and get help paying — using free, reliable tools.
Government-maintained guides for thousands of medications: uses, side effects, and what to avoid — no ads.
medlineplus.gov →Detailed drug database with an interaction checker and a pill identifier (search by imprint, color, shape).
drugs.com →The official, current FDA label for every marketed drug — the source of truth for prescribing information.
dailymed.nlm.nih.gov →A generic drug contains the same active ingredient, strength, dosage form, and route as its brand-name original, and the FDA requires it to be bioequivalent — it must deliver the same amount of medicine to your bloodstream within tight limits. Inactive ingredients (fillers, dyes) may differ, which is why a generic can look different.
Free coupons and pharmacy price comparison — prices for the same drug can vary several-fold between pharmacies in the same town.
goodrx.com →Mail-order pharmacy selling hundreds of generics at cost plus a flat 15% markup — often the cheapest option, no insurance needed.
costplusdrugs.com →Directories of patient-assistance programs — many manufacturers provide brand-name drugs free or nearly free to qualifying patients.
needymeds.org →Every prescription, over-the-counter drug, and supplement, with doses — on paper in your wallet and in your phone. Bring it to every appointment; it's the single best defense against dangerous interactions.
Pharmacists catch interactions your doctors may miss — but only if they can see everything you take. Your pharmacist will also answer questions free, no appointment needed.
Free checkers on Drugs.com and Medscape flag drug-drug and drug-food conflicts (grapefruit is a real one for several common medications).
Cool, dry, out of reach of kids — not the steamy bathroom cabinet. Take back unused meds at pharmacy drop boxes or DEA Take Back events. Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222.
Never start, stop, or change a prescription based on something you read online — including here. Use these tools to have better conversations with your prescriber and pharmacist.