Welcome!
This guide is here to help you find the resources available to you through NU Library as well as free and web-based resources relevant to pharmacy and pharmaceutical science interests.
Resources might be in the form of drug monographs, textbooks, reference tools, databases covering a variety of subjects and resource types. Some will include study tools. You can even find videos and books for leisure.
Some databases and links may be repeated throughout sections as they may be identified for components that meet specific purposes.
This page contains key resources to get started. Explore the other tabs/pages for more. Edits and updates will occur throughout the year.
Key resources (Multi-Content)
Access databases include textbooks, study tools, calculators and more relevant to the subject.
- AccessPharmacy (McGraw Hill Medical) This link opens in a new windowA comprehensive online reference with materials for pharmaceutical education, from McGraw-Hill. Some resources such as flash cards may require an individual McGraw Access account. Please register here then return to this page and use the above link for access.
- What this includes: Textbooks, cases, study guides, herb supplement and drug references
- AccessMedicine (McGraw Hill Medical) This link opens in a new windowFrom the basics to specialty-specific content,with more than 50 medical books, including manuals and handbooks which can be downloaded to a mobile device. Some resources such as flash cards may require an individual McGraw Access account. Please register here then return to this page and use the above link for access.
- What this includes: Textbooks, self-assessments, practice guidelines, videos, a drug database, patient cases.
Stay up to date
- Pink Sheet (Citeline) This link opens in a new windowNews and analysis of the biopharmaceutical industry, updated daily. For access, please click 'Sign In' and use your Northeastern email and password.
- BrowZine Web Edition This link opens in a new windowBrowZine is software that allows you to browse, read, and monitor many of the librarys scholarly journals in a format optimized for your iOS or Android device.
- Stat+ (Boston Globe Publishing) This link opens in a new windowNews about the biotech, pharmaceutical and life sciences industries, and public policy issues and analysis related to the life sciences and health. US focus, but global in scope. Access requires additional registration on the STAT+ site with a Northeastern email address.
Hot Topics Highlighted Content
There are always areas to keep up on. I highlight a few current "hot topics" here from articles or resources that have crossed my desk this year.
Misinformation and Meds
Misinformation is an ongoing problem in many areas. Taking the time to evaluate sources and check facts is essential.
- Addressing Medical Misinformation in the Patient-Clinician RelationshipJAMA Vol.324 (23), p.2367-2368, 2020
"This Viewpoint describes why health misinformation spreads, characterizes a broader set of misinformation types, and discusses solutions to this problem."
Substance abuse
- Ending an Epidemic: Opioid use and the spread of illicit fentanyl continue to pose a risk to public health.Academic Pharmacy Now, Issue 1, 2023
Pharmacy schools are working to educate students and the public about substance use disorder, reduce stigma and encourage communities to embrace harm-reduction strategies.
Telehealth
For Faculty and Researchers
If you need something related to teaching and learning resources, or are conducting research, please see our guide for