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Pharmacy: Mobile Apps

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.

Point-of-Care Tools

UpToDate

A clinical decision support resource with evidence-based clinical information including drug topics.

  • An individual account is needed to use the UpToDate mobile app. Registration must be done on campus.
  • Register your UpToDate account with any PC in the Library or with your device(s) connecting to the CUHK Wi-Fi network (CUHK1x).
  • Re-validate your UpToDate mobile access every 90 days. To re-validate, login your UpToDate account with any PC in the Library or with your device(s) connecting to the CUHK Wi-Fi network (CUHK1x).
  • Re-open the UpToDate app.

Best Practice

A trusted, authoritative clinical decision support tool that provides quick, easy-to-use answers to clinical questions. 


ClinicalKey

Provides  evidence-based information for clinical decisions of more than 30 medical and surgical specialties. Go to ClinicalKey or ClinicalKey for Nursing 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 either “ClinicalKey”or “ClinicalKey for Nursing” 
4.    Input your registered username and password


DynaMed

Provides evidence-based clinical summaries intended for use primarily at the point-of-care. Go to DynaMed and register for an account first. Install the app and sign in with the account created.


Dynamic Health

This app helps nurses and allied health professionals to master skills of evidence-based practice for improved patient outcomes. Go to Dynamic Health and register for an account first. Install the app and sign in with the account created.


Medscape

Provides robust and integrated information on diseases, medications, news and educational tools.


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Skyscape

Provides a package of medical resources, including drug information, medical calculators and clinical information. Create account when first log in.


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VisualDx

Decision support and reference tool includes medical images to aid diagnosis and therapeutic decisions. Go to VisualDx and register for an account first. Install the app and sign in with the account created.


Visible Body (Anatomy)

2021 Atlas Perpetual 

This is the 2021 version of Human Anatomy Atlas. It includes comprehensive male and female 3D gross anatomy models, select microanatomy of tissues and organs, cadaver slices and diagnostic images.

System requirements for iPhone/iPad.


2020 P&P Perpetual 

This new Physiology & Pathology includes 5800+ 3D model sets that explain the step-by-step breakdown of physiology processes and common diseases and conditions.


2019 Anatomy & Physiology Perpetual 

This new Anatomy & Physiology includes 500+ 3D model sets with directed dissections and 150+ animations that visually communicate complex physiology .


2018 Muscle Premium Perpetual

This is the 2018 version of Muscle Premium. It includes true 3D models of hundreds of muscles, bones, ligaments, bursa and nerves, with a video series showing common pathologies and anatomy of muscle and bones.


For Organizations - 2016

Skeleton Premium

Skeleton Premium provides animations and illustrations that explain the anatomy and pathologies of bones, ligaments and synovial joints. Follow the instruction to install the app.


Anatomy Lectures

A series of lectures with sample MCQs aims at anyone who is studying human anatomy. The lectures will play and the relevant diagrams will appear in time with the audio .


Grays Anatomy Student Edition

Gray's Anatomy, the renowned classic anatomical book first published in 1858, is now available on mobile devices using the highest resolution images possible.

More information: Visible Body Guides 

Databases

Web of Science MyR‪A

Allows you to search, save results and create a curated feed of your research topics in the Web of Science. Log in with your account created at Web of science.


EBSCOHost Mobile

Allows you to search multiple EBSCOhost databases in one go. Find 'CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG' for the institution and log in with your account created at any EBSCOhost library databases.


PubMed4Hh

Access PubMed health information of the National Library of Medicine with PICO clinical query.


Prime: PubMed Journals & Tools

Provides quick search to the PubMed literature and link to the publisher’s full text articles.

E-Journals

BrowZine

Find, read, and monitor scholarly journals in a single App. When open the app for the first time, select the Chinese University of Hong Kong from the Library list.

 

Visible Body (Physiology)

2020 P&P Perpetual 

This new Physiology & Pathology includes 5800+ 3D model sets that explain the step-by-step breakdown of physiology processes and common diseases and conditions.


2019 Anatomy & Physiology Perpetual 

This new Anatomy & Physiology includes 500+ 3D model sets with directed dissections and 150+ animations that visually communicate complex physiology .


3D Heart & Circulatory Premium 2

Provides 3D anatomical models and a gallery of animations and illustrations for learning and teaching of the anatomy and physiology of human circulatory system. Follow the instruction to install the app.


For Organizations - 2016

Physiology Animations

This app includes dozens of videos that illustrate and animate core physiological processes and common pathologies. Follow the instruction to install the app.

More information: Visible Body Guides 

Complete Anatomy

Complete Anatomy 2024 (New)

This anatomy learning platform provides 3D human anatomy models with over 17,000 interactive structures including a living, beating, dissectible human heart, microscopic anatomy models, radiological images, clinical videos, and courses on anatomy, physiology and pathology.

More information: Complete Anatomy Guide

Note: you can login to a max of two devices with the same account at the same time.

Installation Procedures

For first time users,

1. Install the appropriate mobile app from the options above.

2. Launch the app and choose "Get Started" and select the "Sign up for free". You must register an account with your CUHK email account (@link.cuhk.edu.hk or @cuhk.edu.hk).

3. A verification email will be sent to your registered email address. Check your inbox and follow the steps to verify.

4. Go to Settings, then select “My Account”. Scroll down to enter the 12 digit redeem code. Click here for the redemption code.

The redeem code will be renewed on a regular basis. Follow the steps below for continued access.

For current users, 

1.    Launch the app and login to your account.
2.    Go to Settings, then select “My Account”. 
3.    Scroll down to enter the 12 digit redeem code. Click here for the redemption code.