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Subject guide for Pharmacy

What are databases? And why use them?

Databases are subject-focussed collections of searchable references. They bring together the entries of carefully selected academic journals and provide a platform that allows you to search all of those entries simultaneously. Databases themselves rarely contain the full-text of an item, but UCL's comprehensive journal subscriptions mean you will often have the option to read the full text anyway.

Databases are important tools for ensuring you can systematically and comprehensively survey the literature on a topic area. 
Find a database by title or subject matter.

Key databases for Pharmacy