The following websites offer independent, evidence-based, unbiased (or at least, less biased) information on pharmaceuticals.  In the 21st century, despite industry's claim that pharmaceutical reps are an important source of information for doctors, there is little excuse for health care providers relying on biased promotional information. But please note: None of the following comes with free lunch!

Therapeutics Letter (Canada) http://www.ti.ubc.ca/

Established in 1994 by the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics at the University of British Columbia "to provide physicians and pharmacists with up to date, evidence-based, practical information on rational drug therapy."

Member of the International Society of Drug Bulletins, and free.

Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (UK) http://www.dtb.org.uk

A monthly publication giving independent evaluations of, and practical advice on, individual treatments and the management of disease.

Medical Letter http://www.medletter.com

Since 1958 has published critical appraisals of new drugs, prescribing recommendations based on expert consensus. It reviews virtually all new drugs (so who needs drug reps?). By subscription.

Prescriber’s Letter http://www.prescribersletter.com

Prescrire (France) http://www.prescrire.org

Ce site internet est celui de la revue Prescrire, revue de formation permanente destinée aux professionnels de santé : médecins, pharmaciens, infirmiers etc., ainsi qu'aux étudiants de ces disciplines.

Member International Society of Drug Bulletins