How to use the epgonline.org drug and medicine database

Browse by:
Pharmaceutical Product or Drug Name | Drug Classification | A to Z Diseases and Conditions

EPG contains more than 110,000 pages of drug and medicine data along with medical guidelines, disease information, treatment guides, clinical trial reports and medical news. Many users find the search tool with catagorised search results of value, however our clinical information can also be browsed using the top and right hand navigation on every page.

To quickly access drug information, browse by

the A to Z drug index (also available in Dutch, German, French, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian)
pharmaceutical product classifications
browse by disease or condition

Most drug data includes the pharmaceutical brand name, generic name, a description of the drug or medicine components, presentation (what it looks like), the conditions each drug is licensed for, adult, child and elderly dosage guidance, contra-indications, special precautions, interactions, adverse reactions, manufacturer or marketing authorization holder, availability (typically prescription only) and the date we last updated the information we hold in our database.

Our data is sourced from recognised medical licensing authorities, agencies, regulatory bodies and the pharmaceutical industry.

Information within this database is not intended as a replacement for appropriate medical education or training, nor is it warranted as being complete or accurate. By accessing the data users accept and adhere to our terms of use policy.

In addition to drug and medicine information, epgonline.org contains a series of disease knowledge centres, each of which can only be accessed after registration.

Each disease knowledge centre is designed to assist doctors and healthcare professionals understand best practice in disease or condition diagnosis, treatment and management. Disease knowledge centres typically include an overview of both pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to treatment.

epgonline.org disease knowledge centres are either directly sponsored by a pharmaceutical Company or through educational grants. The content of each knowledge centre is fully referenced, peer/regulatory reviewed and written to comply with internationally accepted guidance on the communication of medical and healthcare information. 

Other forms of access

Additionally, www.epgonline.org provides access to it’s data via a mobile device (including iPhone) compatable interface at www.epgonline.org/mobile  email updates and RSS feeds