LibGuides: PHM 554: Drug Databases

Introduction to Drug Databases

The following drug databases are commonly used by pharmacists and other healthcare professions.

Lexidrug (formerly Lexicomp)
Lexidrug is a collection of clinical databases and clinical decision support tools that act as a medical library. Includes information on drugs, diseases, toxicology, patient education, and I.V. compatibility.
Micromedex
A comprehensive drug database, includes interactions, comparisons, calculators, NeoFax Pediatrics, and access to the RED BOOK Online (drug pricing reference).
Facts and Comparisons
A drug information resource that includes comparison tables, a drug search by disease/symptom, clinical calculators, and drug reference information such as don't crush/chew and boxed warnings.

Natural Medicines
An authoritative resource on dietary supplements, natural medicines, and complementary, alternative, and integrative therapies.

Visit the Micromedex homepage and click on the "Download Center" link in the upper right corner.
Follow the installation instructions on that page. You will need the passwords shown on the "Download Center" page in Micromedex to activate the app(s) on your device.

For more mobile apps, see the Pharmacy Subject Guide.

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