Pharmaceutical Sciences
Library and Librarian
Library Catalog
Electronic Journals
Databases, Indexes, Abstracts, and Other Electronic Resources
Selected Print Reference and Reserve Books
Internet Links
Associations and Organizations
WSU College of Pharmacy
The Health Sciences Library, located in Wegner Hall, contains useful resources for students and faculty interested in pharmaceutical sciences. If you have any questions not answered on the WSU Libraries website, or would like to request a book, journal, conference proceeding or some other resource on this subject, please contact your subject liaison librarian, Linda Shippert. For questions about the WSU pharmacy program, please see the WSU College of Pharmacy web site. For information on the pharmacotherapy and practice aspects of Pharmacy, please see the Pharmacotherapy / Pharmacy Practice subject guide. For information on related areas, please see the Chemistry and Biochemistry subject guides.
| Library Catalog |   |
GRIFFIN Library Catalog includes the holdings for the WSU Libraries, both in Pullman and across the state. (Please note: Some, but not all, electronic journals and other 'virtual' publications are included in the catalog.) The library is also a member of SUMMIT, a union catalog of 28 member libraries in Washington and Oregon. SUMMIT allows students and faculty at WSU to search for and borrow books from these libraries at no cost.
| Electronic Journals |   |
The WSU Libraries list their electronic journal holdings in the library catalog, known as Griffin. References to an electronic journal in the catalog should have hypertext links either to the electronic journal itself or to the database that contains the electronic journal. If you cannot find a journal that you have reason to believe should be available at WSU, or you would like to have electronic access to a journal, please contact Vicki Croft.
Connecting to electronic and paper journals via the FindIt icon:
This software dynamically links indexes, like Web of Science or others to full-text electronic documents, the library catalog, or interlibrary loan services. If you see a button like the one here, you should be able to click on it and find the WSU libraries' holdings for the item -- in print or electronic form.
| Databases, Indexes, Abstracts, and Other Electronic Resources |   |
- PubMed (1966-present) This is the most comprehensive biomedical index in the world. PubMed provides electronic access to more than 12 million citations, and some recent full-text articles. Guide to Searching PubMed (PDF)
- International Pharmaceutical Abstracts (IPA): Index to all areas of pharmacotherapy and pharmaceutical sciences. Includes much information not found in any other sources.
- Cochrane Library: The Cochrane Library contains high-quality independent evidence designed to inform healthcare decision making. It includes the Cochrane database of systematic reviews, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects (DARE), and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials.
- Web of Science: An index of frequently-cited journals in science, engineering, agriculture and medicine. Allows for cited reference searches. Updated weekly. Guide to Searching Web of Science (PDF)
- TOXNET: TOXNET provides access to a suite of databases covering toxicology, environmental health, and hazardous chemicals. TOXNET is provided free from the National Library of Medicine's Specialized Information Services Division.
- Journal Citation Reports, Science Edition: This database provides impact factors for selected science and engineering journals.
- Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database: Peer-reviewed information on herbal products, supplements, vitamins, and complementary therapies. Includes information on mechanisms of action. Guide to Searching Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database (PDF)
- Lexi-Comp: A series of databases providing drug identification, interaction analysis, news on drugs, PDA recalls, shortages, and alerts.
- STAT!Ref: Provides full text electronic editions of medical and pharmacological textbooks, dictionaries, and indexes. Titles include: AHFS Drug Information and Basic and Clinical Pharmacology.
- United States Patent and Trademark Office, Patent Database(1790-present): Covers United States utility, design and plant patents. To view images a non-standard tiff viewer must be downloaded.
- World Intellectual Property Office, Patent Database: Covers PCT ("World Patents"). This database requires users to register for a free account.
- Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry: Encyclopedia of scientific and technological knowledge in all areas of industrial chemistry.
| Reference Resources |   |
Many important resources can be found in the print Reference and Reserve collections. The Health Sciences Library Reference Section is on the 1st floor to the left of the entrance, near the public computers. Reference books may not be checked out. The Health Sciences Library Reserve Section is on the 1st floor to the right of the entrance, across from the circulation/reference desk. Reserve books may either be used in the library, or may be checked out of the library for two hours.
- U.S.P./NF (United States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary) Reference RS 141.2 U55x
- Remington, The Science and Practice of Pharmacy Reference RS 91 R4
- Myler's Side Effects of Drugs Reference RM 301 M31
- Textbook of Therapeutics: Drug and Disease Management Reserve RM 262 C5
- The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory Animals Reference SF 406 U55
- The Laboratory Rat Reserve SF 407 R38 L33x
- Dictionary of Toxicology Reference RA 1193 D537x
- Encyclopedia of Toxicology Reference RA 1193 E53
- Drug Interaction Facts RM 302 D76
- Drug Interactions: Analysis and Management Reference RM 302 H36x
- Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation Reference RG 627.6 D79 B75
- USP DI Volume 3 (Orange Book): Drug Products, Legal Requirements Reference RM 300 U83
- Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals Reference RM 666 H33 T43813
- Toxicology and Clinical Pharmacology of Herbal Products Reserve RA 1250 T65
- British Pharmacopœia Reference RS141.3 B75 v.1-2
- Diccionario de Especialidades Farmacéuticas Reference RS141.24 D53
- Index Nominum Reference RS356 I52
- Casarett and Doull's Toxicology Reserve RA 1215 C37
- Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies Reference RA 1224.5 G65
- Lu's Basic Toxicology Reserve RA 1211 L8
- Veterinary Drug Handbook Reference SF 917 D38
- Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics Reserve SF 915 V49
- Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs Reference SF 917 P36
| Internet Links |   |
The US Food and Drug Administration
Material Safety Data Sheets
NCI/NIH Developmental Therapeutics Program
NIST Chemistry WebBook
Public Health Agency of Canada
| Associations and Organizations |   |