PHARMACY STUDENT RESOURCES

Tools, guidance, and support for every stage of pharmacy school

Lexicomp or UpToDate – Dosing, interactions, monitoring

Micromedex – Evidence-based drug monographs

Drugs.com (Professional Section) – Quick review & patient counseling points

DailyMed (FDA) – Official package inserts

* Why it matters: Builds strong drug-information and verification skills early.

Vaccines & Immunizations

  • CDC Guidelines – Vaccines, infectious diseases

Cardiovascular Disease

  • AHA/ACC Guidelines – Hypertension, lipid management

Endocrine Disorders 

  • ADA Standards of Care – Diabetes management

Infectious Disease

  • IDSA Guidelines – Antimicrobial therapy

* Pro tip: Emphasize “guideline-driven decision making” on your site.

MDCalc – Risk scores (HAS-BLED, CHA₂DS₂-VASc, CURB-65, etc.)

ClinCalc – Renal dosing & pharmacokinetics

GlobalRPH – IV dosing, conversions

* Preceptors & Residency directors love to see students comfortable with these.

Board Exams- NAPLEX, CPJE, MPJE Prep

  • UWorld Test Prep - NAPLEX & Law Exams
  • PassNaplex - NAPLEX & Law Exams
  • RxPrep – Core NAPLEX content
  • PharmacyExam.com – MPJE law review

* Disclaimer: Use multiple resources—don’t rely on one source.

APPE & IPPE Tools

  • SOAP note templates
  • Patient case presentation structure
  • Common rotation expectations
  • Professional communication tips

Career & Growth

  • ASHP Student Resources – Residency prep, CVs
  • ACCP Student Network – Clinical pharmacy development
  • APhA-ASP – Leadership & advocacy
  • LinkedIn Learning – Communication & leadership skills

Law Resources

  • State Board of Pharmacy Websites
    • CA Board "The Script" 
  • NABP – Licensure & exam info
  • PharmacyExam.com (Law Focus)

* Essential for law exams and practice readiness.

Student-Focused Contents

  • Ask Me Anything (Pharmacy School Edition)
  • Therapy of the Week breakdowns
  • “Things I Wish I Knew in Pharmacy School”
  • Residency vs Fellowship vs Industry guides