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Key Resources in Pharmacy

Lexicomp Online with AHFS
A full-text collection of drug information databases, corresponding to the drug information handbooks in Lexicomp's Clinical Reference Library.
License Information: There are no restrictions to the number of simultaneous users. Access is restricted to current students, faculty, and staff of the University of Saskatchewan, and to "walk-in" users of the University of Saskatchewan Library for educational, research, and non-commercial personal use. It is accessible in the library, on campus, and remotely. Systematic copying or downloading of electronic resource content, including the downloading of a full issue, is not permitted by Canadian and International Copyright law.
CPS (formerly RxTx)
Integrates content from CPhA's Therapeutic Choices and e-CPS (online version of Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties).
License Information: This license was negotiated by the Saskatchewan Health Information Resources Program (SHIRP). There are no restrictions to the number of simultaneous users. Access is restricted to current students, faculty, and staff of the University of Saskatchewan, and to "walk-in" users of the University of Saskatchewan Library for educational, research, and non-commercial personal use. It is accessible in the library, on campus, and remotely. Systematic copying or downloading of electronic resource content is not permitted by Canadian and International Copyright law.
RxFiles: Objective Comparisons for Optimal Drug Therapy
Based in the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition at the University of Saskatchewan, this site provides evidence-based updates on drug treatment of various conditions. An app is available to U of S affiliates.
License Information: This license was negotiated by the Saskatchewan Health Information Resources Program (SHIRP). There are no restrictions to the number of simultaneous users. Access is restricted to current students, faculty, and staff of the University of Saskatchewan, and to "walk-in" users of the University of Saskatchewan Library for educational, research, and non-commercial personal use. It is accessible in the library, on campus, and remotely. Systematic copying or downloading of electronic resource content, including the downloading of a full issue, is not permitted by Canadian and International Copyright law.
medSask
medSask supports appropriate prescribing and medication safety in Saskatchewan by providing accurate, evidence-based information on medications and medication therapy to the general public, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders.
USask students have access to all freely available resources, as well as Minor Ailments and Self-Care Guidelines for Pharmacists and Exempted Codeine.
This is a resource created and managed by the University of Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy and Nutrition.
DynaMed
Reviewed by clinical experts, Dynamed Plus provides concise summaries to help make accurate diagnoses.
License Information: This license was negotiated for the Saskatchewan Health Information Resources Program (SHIRP). There are no restrictions to the number of simultaneous users. Access is restricted to current students, faculty, and staff of the University of Saskatchewan, and to walk-in users of the University of Saskatchewan Library for educational, research, and non-commercial personal use. It is accessible in the library, on campus, and remotely. Systematic copying or downloading of electronic resource content is not permitted by Canadian and International Copyright law.
MEDLINE: Ovid MEDLINE
OVID version of the world's largest clinical medicine database, including anatomy and sports medicine.
License Information: There are no restrictions to the number of simultaneous users. Access is restricted to current students, faculty, and staff of the University of Saskatchewan, and to "walk-in" users of the University of Saskatchewan Library for educational, research, and non-commercial personal use. It is accessible in the library, on campus, and remotely. Systematic copying or downloading of electronic resource content, including the downloading of a full issue, is not permitted by Canadian and International Copyright law. Access Note: When creating an Ovid personal account, users will be asked to sign an End User License Agreement. Existing users will be asked to update their accounts by signing this new agreement, effective March 2021.
PubMed
Index and abstract database covering the fields of medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, and preclinical sciences. It includes access to MEDLINE and to citations for selected articles in life science journals not included in MEDLINE.
License Information: There are no restrictions to the number of simultaneous users. This is an Open Access resource freely available on the Internet. However, the University of Saskatchewan site requires authentication for the convenience of faculty and student access to full text link out. Systematic copying or downloading of electronic resource content, including the downloading of a full issue, is not permitted by Canadian and International Copyright law.
Stockley's Drug Interactions (11th Ed)
A reference book on drug-drug, drug-food, and drug-herb interactions, covering therapeutic drugs, proprietary medicines, herbal medicines, foodstuffs, drinks, pesticides, and drugs of abuse.
License Information: This e-book is restricted to one simultaneous user at a time. Access is restricted to current students, faculty, and staff of the University of Saskatchewan, and to "walk-in" users of the University of Saskatchewan Library for educational, research, and non-commercial personal use. It is accessible in the library, on campus, and remotely. Systematic copying or downloading of electronic resource content is not permitted by Canadian and International Copyright law. Access Note: When creating an Ovid personal account, users will be asked to sign an End User License Agreement. Exisitng users will be asked to update their accounts by siging this new agreement, effective March 2021.
Natural Medicines
A resource providing information on dietary supplements, natural medicines, and complementary alternative and integrative therapies.
License Information: This license was negotiated by the Saskatchewan Health Information Resources Program (SHIRP). There are no restrictions to the number of simultaneous users. Access is restricted to current students, faculty, and staff of the University of Saskatchewan, and to "walk-in" users of the University of Saskatchewan Library for educational, research, and non-commercial personal use. It is accessible in the library, on campus, and remotely. Systematic copying or downloading of electronic resource content is not permitted by Canadian and International Copyright law.

Key Books in Pharmacy

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A collection of the latest editions of core pharmacy ebooks for academics, students, and health education professionals.
License Information: There are no restrictions to the number of simultaneous users. Access is restricted to current students, faculty, and staff of the University of Saskatchewan, and to "walk-in" users of the University of Saskatchewan Library for educational, research, and non-commercial personal use. It is accessible in the library, on campus, and remotely. Systematic copying or downloading of electronic resource content is not permitted by Canadian and International Copyright law.

Briggs Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation by Gerald G. Briggs; Roger K. Freeman; Craig V. Towers; Alicia B. Forinash
Publication Date: 2022
List of drugs commonly prescribed during pregnancy and lactation, with essential information on possible effects for the mother, embryo, fetus, and nursing infant.
Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference by Robert Buckingham (Ed)
This link provides access to the online version of Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference