TRUSTED EVIDENCE FOR

CONFIDENT CLINICAL DECISIONS

MICROMEDEX® Clinical Knowledge

Resources for Medication, Disease, and Toxicology
Trusted Having the highest-quality, most
comprehensive evidence-based data
Evidence for is critical to every clinician for making
Confident solid, supported decisions.
Clinical
When that content is clear, concise,
Decisions patient-specific, and accessible
through existing IT systems at the
point of care, the result is optimized
patient outcomes with reduced risks
and greater cost control.

When It Matters Most, You Can’t For clinical decision support, it delivers
Afford Information Gaps consistent, high-quality information
Micromedex® Clinical Knowledge is the that sets the industry standard for
single source solution for the clinical everyday use as well as in the most
resources that pharmacists, clinicians, and difficult situations.
managers of clinical care use and trust.
You get both standard-level and
The Industry’s Most Thoroughly
expanded evidence — within context
Researched, Comprehensive Data
— so clinicians can get to answers
In critical situations, Micromedex
quickly. Components include robust drug
Clinical Knowledge Suite always
information the entire staff routinely
delivers. Our unparalleled in-house
Only Micromedex Clinical uses, such as dosing and interactions,
editorial process references the most
Knowledge is: as well as the evidence that the most
clinically relevant evidence available.
ፚፚ Evidence-based for more than experienced clinicians need in difficult
It is aggregated, filtered, and synthesized
40 years. or unusual situations, including off-label
to virtually eliminate any gaps in
ፚፚ Trusted in more than 5,000 hospitals uses and specialty populations.
information. The result is information
and healthcare institutions in
that is consistent in format, presentation,
83 countries. The at-a-glance Micromedex Rating
and context; and relevant, current, and
ፚፚ Used for toxicology content in System helps clinicians readily identify
uniform across the patient continuum.
100 percent of U.S. Poison Control the strength of key factors needed in
Because it is evidence-based, it can
Centers, and most centers around making treatment decisions — strength of
support Meaningful Use objectives.
the world. evidence, efficacy, and recommendation.
ፚፚ Integrated into nearly 2,000 provider The Micromedex Rating System is
EMR systems. the result of thousands of man-hours
– Micromedex drug information reviewing medical literature to provide
is on the list of statutorily an easy-to-use guide that supports fast,
named compendia in the U.S. informed decision-making.
Medicaid program and is used to
determine a “medically-accepted
indication” of an off-label drug.
ፚፚ Used in most of the U.S. accredited
Schools of Pharmacy and many
more worldwide.
 Micromedex Clinical Knowledge

“Micromedex is The Micromedex Clinical Knowledge

suite is comprised of three distinct
in difficult situations – as well as the
everyday references the entire staff relies
a better product products: on.

with a better track Medication Management Fast Access and Integration

for Speed and Cost Efficiency
record than other Disease and Condition Management Meet your compliance standards and
provide clinical consistency with access
systems. It has more Toxicology Management
to consistent, comprehensive resources for
The Micromedex Rating System:
solid information, Our at-a-glance Rating System uses
medication, disease, toxicology, and more
— where and when clinicians need it.
unbelievable icons to help clinicians readily
identify the strength of key factors Integrated Clinical Evidence-
references, and needed in making treatment decisions,
Based Resources
Micromedex Solutions offer evidence-
so they can make fast, informed
better valid decisions.
based information clinicians can count
on when making a decision at the point
information.” The Micromedex Evidence of care. Micromedex provides a single
Modules: source of information for patient-specific
— KLAS Study
From routine drug content, to clinical decision support that seamlessly
specialty patient populations integrates with a variety of HIS systems.
and off-label uses, Micromedex In doing so, we can help to satisfy
provides the content that even the Meaningful Use objectives and create
most experienced clinicians need efficiencies for your clinical staff.

Integration Options:

FAST ACCESS ፚፚ Context-specific content retrieval

via web services using HL7 standard
or APIs.

INTEGRATION FOR SPEED ፚፚ Embedded content options, including

data files (flat files) for upload into
your system(s).
AND COST EFFICIENCY
Micromedex also provides flexibility
to meet hospital and health facility’s
daily workflow.

Delivery Options:
ፚፚ Web 2.0
ፚፚ Intranet
ፚፚ Mobile native applications
ፚፚ Tablet native applications
ፚፚ Mobile/tablet via web
 Micromedex Medication Management

From drug-dosing information accessed daily approved and off-label indications,

pharmacokinetics, clinical
to specialty patient populations and off-label applications, and interactions,
uses, Micromedex provides everyday reference including drug-drug, drug-food,
tools and resources the entire staff relies on, plus drug-disease, drug-ethanol, and
drug-laboratory, drug-pregnancy
the specialized content the most experienced
and drug-lactation as well as drug
clinicians need in difficult situations. identification tools.

With the most thorough content in its The product is available modularly to ፚፚ IV Compatibility for
class, Medication Management provides a provide clinicians access to detailed Medication Safety
true end-to-end solution that has become evidence-based content to support Featuring Trissel’sTM 2 data, this tool
a trusted single source of drug and confident, informed decisions. pinpoints potentially dangerous
medication recommendations. Featured topics include: combinations and helps clinicians
interpret conflicting compatibility
Among the measurable improvements that ፚፚ Drug Information for results by identifying contributing
this product can help you achieve are: Medication Safety factors such as physical compatibility,
ፚፚ Improved patient outcomes Right at the point of care, clinicians storage, study period, container, and
ፚፚ Reduced adverse events can utilize our proprietary chemical stability.
ፚፚ Reduced infections resource that includes fully
ፚፚ Management of drug shortages referenced, unbiased content
ፚፚ Cost savings associated with covering dosage, therapeutic use,
above benefits cautions, comparative efficacy,

Delivery of Medication
CLINICALLY
Management is made
TRUSTED more flexible and
convenient with free
INFORMATION mobile applications
for iPhone®, iPod®
touch, iPad,™ and
Android.™ *

*When available
ፚፚ Pediatric and Neonatal Evidence while helping deliver prescriptions
for Patient Safety faster to patients. You can also make
This content delivers an unparalleled decisions based on cost because you
scope of information on commonly have drug pricing at your disposal.
used medications, nutritional
supplements, and substitutes in the ፚፚ Alternative Medicine
neonatal and pediatric population. The Our information provides a single
patient- and indication-specific drug- source guide for integrating herbal
dosing tool helps clinicians accurately and other alternative therapies
prescribe, calculate, formulate, that the patient may be using with
and administer essential drugs and conventional medicine to provide a
parenteral nutrition. This saves time, full range of options.
boosts confidence, and improves
outcomes for the challenging neonate ፚፚ Global Drug Information
and pediatric populations. Through Redbook, Martindale, Index
Nominum, the Italian Dialogo sui
ፚፚ Formulary Solutions Farmaci, and the United Kingdom
Save time in managing and distributing electronic Medicines Compendium.
your formulary information. They
eliminate the need for formulary books
and fulfill all distribution guidelines,
 For greater efficiency,
Micromedex Disease
and Condition
Management is
offered directly at
the point of care,
fully integrated
in your Hospital
Information System.

PERFORMANCE

ENHANCING

DATA
Micromedex Disease
and Condition Management

In a single solution, integrated into a clinician’s workflow, Micromedex

Disease and Condition Management evidence-based clinical information
enables quick access to the most current treatment-of-choice information
at the point of care.

Measurable Benefits of This Micromedex Disease and Condition

Product Include: Management offers both standard
ፚፚ Minimized treatment errors. and extended information for making
ፚፚ Prevention of unnecessary tests confident, informed treatment decisions.
or procedures. Product features include:
ፚፚ Reduced treatment costs. ፚፚ Acute and chronic disease
ፚፚ Improved patient outcomes. management data, including
emergency and general medicine.
ፚፚ Procedure and treatment information.
ፚፚ Pre-hospital protocols.
ፚፚ Protocol checklist for enhanced
patient safety.
ፚፚ Lab recommendations including
interpretations, values, and ranges.
Micromedex Toxicology Management

Speed is of the essence in identifying and treating exposure to poisonous

substances. Immediate, evidence-based information is critical.

Micromedex Toxicology Management delivers precise, essential data through a the effects of drugs, industrial
identifies and provides ingredient single screen at the point of care to ensure chemicals, physical and environmental
information for hundreds of thousands the fastest access to critical answers. agents, and a compilation of scientific
of commercial, pharmaceutical, and reviews on teratogenic effects.
biological substances, including more To accelerate treatment, reduce errors, and ፚፚ Access to the TOMES® industrial
than 1,700 detailed management/ enhance outcomes, the product features: chemical database for safe medical and
treatment protocols discussing clinical ፚፚ Summary and in-depth information disposal management of chemicals and
effects, treatment, range of toxicity, on exposure identification and hazardous materials in the workplace,
differential diagnoses, pitfalls, and more. management. including assessing and implementing
ፚፚ Product listings, exposure assessment onsite solutions for chemical spills,
Relied on by 100 percent of U.S. Poison and management for potential poison exposures, and explosions.
Control Centers and thousands of sources including household products,
emergency departments in the U.S., drugs, chemicals, and plants.
Micromedex Toxicology Management ፚፚ Data on reproductive risks including

A HIGHER LEVEL

OF DECISION

SUPPORT
Micromedex Clinical Knowledge

Drive consistent, context-appropriate decision-making for all clinicians

without disrupting their workflow.

For Every Clinician, Every Patient, Responsive, Comprehensive Support

Across Your Facility Find support and training tailored to
Micromedex evidence-based information your needs with Micromedex Total
is aggregated, filtered, and synthesized Support Solutions — a suite of training
using a rigorous editorial process, not and customer support services delivered
pulled from various sources for different by a highly trained, dedicated team that
clinicians. Information is consistent can help you calibrate your solution
in format, presentation, and context; to your environment and goals to get
relevant, current, and uniform across the the most from your solution every * Only available in select
patient continuum. geographies outside the U.S.
day. Service plans can include onsite
and web-based training, targeted-use ** Where available

From routine drug content to specialty statistics reports, new release training, *** Only available in select geographies
patient populations to off-label uses, outside the U.S. Some service offerings
and 24x7 support.*** may not apply for all products
Micromedex provides everyday
references every clinician can rely
on, plus the specialized content even
experienced clinicians need in difficult
or unusual situations.

Instant Access and Integration

for Speed and Cost Efficiency
Our solutions can be delivered directly
to the point of care — from web-based
access to mobile applications, all with
full integration into your hospital’s
information system.*
ፚፚ Clinical Knowledge has been
integrated into nearly 2,000 electronic
patient record systems nationwide.
Our solutions integrate directly into
virtually any clinical info system from
CPOE to EMRs and more.
ፚፚ It allows you to add new Evidence
Modules and Integration Options RESPONSIVE
without interruption as your
needs change.
ፚፚ It is delivered via a single enterprise COMPREHENSIVE
subscription fee, making your costs
predictable — this means regular
upgrades, maintenance, and support SUPPORT
are included at no cost, and without
interruption or downtime.
ፚፚ The service includes on-device
applications for iPhone®, iPod® touch,
iPad™, and Android™ free with your
subscription**.
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