The ICBAS/FFUP Library was established in 2012, following the relocation of the Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences (ICBAS) and the Faculty of Pharmacy (FFUP) to a shared facility on Rua Jorge Viterbo Ferreira.

Its bibliographic collection is also available to the general public, particularly to those wishing to carry out research related to its holdings. The main subject areas covered by the collection include: Biomedical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Animal Science and Veterinary Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nursing Sciences, Aquatic Sciences, Biochemistry, Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Biology, Histology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Physics, Clinical Analysis, Cosmetics, Dermopharmacy, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmaceutical Technology, Environmental Sciences and Acupuncture.