How to Identify the Name of Drug Manufacturers by Pill ID

You can identify the name of a drug manufacturer using the pill ID. Online pill identifiers can use information such as the pill's imprint, color and shape to determine the drug's manufacturer. Although the Physician's Desk Reference is a great resource for identifying a pill's manufacturer, it can be time-consuming to search. An online pill identifier can give you complete information on a drug in a matter of minutes.

Instructions

Drugs.com

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  Access the Drugs.com website.

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  Click "Pill Identifier" in the top menu.

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  Click "I Agree" to accept the "Terms and Conditions" of the website.

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  Enter information about the pill. You can use the imprint letters and numbers, color and shape of the pill to help identify it.

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  Review the pill's information. The pill's manufacturer can be found in the information section.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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  Access the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's website.

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  Click "Drugs" in the top menu, then select "Drugs@FDA" from the menu on the right.

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  Enter the name of the medication, then click "Submit."

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  Select the name of the medication from the search results and click its link.

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  Review the pill's information. The manufacturer is listed as "Company."

Health Canada

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  Access the Health Canada website.

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  Click "Drugs & Health Products," then "Drug Product Database" and select "Access the Drug Product Database."

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  Enter the pill's information, then click "Search."

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  Select the pill from the search results and review the pill's information. The manufacturer is listed as the "Company."