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Medical Mobile Apps: Drug Information

Drug Information

Uptodate Lexidrug (formerly Lexicomp)

Provides point-of-care drug and clinical information. An individual account is needed to use the Lexidrug mobile app. Please register your account with your valid CUHK email.  

Steps to download the mobile app for first time users:

1.  Click Lexidrug and select “Mobile Access Codes” icon.
2.  Select your platform (iPhone/iPad or Android) and indicate the type of customer i.e. choose New (App is not installed) for first time app users..
3. Follow the instructions provided by Lexidrug to create an account, add the authorization code to the subscription, and install the mobile app.

The Lexidrug mobile app account will expire on 31 May 2025. Follow the steps below to renew the account by then.

1.  Click Lexidrug and select “Mobile Access Codes” icon.
2. Select your platform (iPhone/iPad or Android) and choose Existing (already have the app). 
3. Follow the instructions provided by Lexidrug to add the authorization code to renew the account.

Drugs.com Medication Guide

Provides comprehensive drug information, pill identifier and interaction checker.

Clinical Pharmacology by Clinicalkey

Provides drug reference solution on indications, interactions and adverse effects. Go to ClinicalKey or Clinical Pharmacology by ClinicalKey to register for an account first. Install the app and sign in with the account created.

Steps to download the mobile app:

1.  When installation finishes, launch the app. 
2.  Under “Choose Edition”, select “Global”.
3.  Under “Choose Role”, select "Clinical Pharmacology".
4.  Input your registered username and password

The Medical Letter

Provides critical appraisals of new prescription drugs and comparative reviews of drug classes. Go to Medical Letter and click on Mobile Apps to register first.

Micromedex 

Provides Drug Reference summary, IV Compatibility, and Drug Interactions information along with a set of clinical calculators and access to the Micromedex Assistant.

Make sure your device(s) is connected to the CUHK Wi-Fi network (CUHK1x) when you install the app.

1. Download the “Micromedex” app. 
2. Launch the app and you will see an activation code and an activation link
3. Enter the provided activation code and tap “Activate Device” to begin using the app

If your device(s) is not connected to the CUHK Wi-Fi network (CUHK1x) when you install the app. 

1. Using the pc at the library, go to www.micromedexsolutions.com/activate in your desktop browser. 
2. At the box “Activate Now”, enter the activation code provided on the Micromedex app and select “Activate Device”. You should be able to use the mobile app.

IBM Micromedex NeoFax Ref

Provides evidence-based drug information to safely manage drug therapy for neonatal patients. Go to Micromedex, click on the “Mobile Application Access” button (top right of the page) and then select "Micromedex Native Mobile Apps”, follow the installation instructions to get the password for the mobile app.

Note: Password has to be updated on an annual basis. To get the new password, go back to the Micromedex site to obtain the new password.

IBM Micromedex Pediatrics Ref

Provides evidence-based drug information to safely manage drug therapy for pediatric patients. Go to Micromedex, click on the “Mobile Application Access” button (top right of the page) and then select "Micromedex Native Mobile Apps”, follow the installation instructions to get the password for the mobile app.

Note: Password has to be updated on an annual basis. To get the new password, go back to the Micromedex site to obtain the new password.

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MIMS Hong Kong

Provides update information of drugs in Hong Kong. Register for an account at MIMS first.
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Anti-HIV Med

Provides basic information about each registered antiretroviral compound for treating HIV infection in Hong Kong..

IMPACT

A reference tool developed by the Centre for Health Protection for medical and health professionals in reinforcing the appropriate use of antimicrobial drugs.

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