As the race to achieve meaningful use continues, many times information overload can occur...rules and certifications that can be unclear and lead to misunderstanding, but ultimately can lead to a loss of time and money. So what is the best way to achieve meaningful use? A good start is to ensure your drug data works for and with you. This relationship is key.
What to look for in a drug database provider?
Companies that have drug data content you need for drug names (brand and generic), updated NDCs, drug interaction checking, drug allergy checking, therapeutic duplication, dose range checking, Schedule II medications, excellent customer service, and more.
Established drug database companies
Lexi-Comp or Multum are vendors that are easy to work with, have easy-to-use APIs, is cooperative in developing interoperability structures, and both provide great value.
"Every time I call or email Lexi-Comp with a question, the service is like no other. I can't think of one single product that I have that continues to get better and better every year, except for Lexi-Comp. Ever since I started using Lexi-Comp, I can't imagine going to work as a pharmacist without it. I would be lost."
- Corey Duteau, Pharmacist
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