How many times has your doctor written you a prescription without explaining the risks, benefits, or costs with you? Or sometimes they do answer all your questions, but after you leave you think of something to ask?

Consider this: Your doctor prescribed you Celebrex for your arthritis pain and you get home realizing you forgot to ask what to do if your forget a dose? Or if you need to take this medication at a certain time of day, or with a full or empty stomach? Can I take this if I am pregnant or breastfeeding? How much does this medication cost if I am uninsured?

Epocrates Online offers free information on over 3,300 drugs, explains possible drug interactions, and explains coverage information for more than 130 health plans and Medicare Part D. I also really appreciate that they show pictures, so you can make sure there were no mistakes at the Pharmacy.