The state Department of Community Health will unveil an Internet tool Wednesday to help people shop for the best prices for prescription drugs, outpatient procedures and long-term care options such as nursing homes and hospice care, officials said.

The search tools will be added to the agency’s Web site at Georgiahealthinfo.gov.

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“We are proud to provide Georgians with the resources to proactively take control of their health and make educated choices,” said DCH Commissioner Dr. Rhonda Medows.

In searching the site, people can plug in their address as well as the drug they need. The Web site will find pharmacies in the area and list the prices for those drugs, officials said.

In the search for outpatient procedures, people can plug in their address and the procedure, and the site will list area clinics and hospitals as well as their prices for the services.

The new long-term care section features the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ five-star quality rating system, facility inspection reports and extensive information on the average cost of care for nursing home, personal care home, hospice care and in-home health care.

Georgians can also search a provider’s licensing and board certification on the expanded provider look-up, which includes 20,000 physicians.

The site also features other helpful tools such as tips on choosing a doctor and how to file a complaint against a provider.