Selecting the Right Drug Database for Your EMR

Selecting the right drug database to power your EMR system is essential for fast implementation and safe and accurate clinical decision support

Lexicomp’s integrated solutions help hospitals, EHRs, consumer websites and other health IT developers quickly and easily implement drug reference information and drug data into their systems. When integrated into HIS systems, Lexicomp’s reference and drug data solutions provide clinicians access to the most current and relevant drug information available – enabling them to improve decision making and enhance patient safety. Our integrated solutions also supply end users the functionality to support several aspects of clinical decision support required by an EMR for certification.

Lexicomp will be exhibiting in booth 6653 at the 2011 HIMSS Conference in Orlando, Florida. Visit the booth to see product demonstrations and learn how Lexicomp can help your EHR comply with meaningful use standards.

Comments for Selecting the Right Drug Database for Your EMR

Friday, February 11, 2011 by David Wilkof:: Dave, I agree with you that selecting the drug database to integrate with an EMR system is critical. The main areas for review would be drug-drug and drug-allergy interactions. But also, "softer" decision making criteria would be available API's for integration and how willing your partner is to work with you. Drug data, pediatric dosing, pediatric drug information, dose range checking etc are all important areas to review.