*free drug info databases for laptops/computers *does not rely on internet access
free drug info software
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Exactly what you are looking for...
http://www.medicos.md/beta/
I use it daily, wonderful source, no internet access dependent, and completely free.
http://www.medicos.md/beta/
I use it daily, wonderful source, no internet access dependent, and completely free.
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i don't want to sound ungrateful, but how reliable is this software? any strings attached? just a little skeptical because it's free, while other companies like ePocrates charges ~$100/year. also tried google'ing it and it didn't really return any hits besides a link to their main website.
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I thought micromedex or epocrates offered a free trial. So far, most of what I need I get through accesspharmacy, but that's paid for by USC. Not surewhat else is out there
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free trials of the above two are offered, but because they're free, the description seems like the information is limited. ehh... nevermind. i guess the description of the free Medicos version is about the same as epocrates and micromedex. sorry...
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There is a free Lexi-Comp demo downloadable from their website.
in this case, is their = lexi-comp?? if so, the "demo" you are talking about is referring to a LIVE demo (like from a human being). if you are referring to the website listed above, can you provide a direct link? i couldn't find it.
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epocrates is wrong on dosing a lot of the time. the info in epocrates is one of the most unreliable and i highly recommend nobody use it.
lexi-comp is a RIPOFF!!!!
micromedex isnt bad. try that.
lexi-comp is a RIPOFF!!!!
micromedex isnt bad. try that.
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I remember not too long ago someone posted a poster that compared the different drug information software. I've searched and can't find this thread - anyone know what it was or if someone can repost that poster?
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Does anyone else second that epocrates contains lots of wrong info? Right now I'm trying to decide on which PDA phone to buy, and if epocrates is unreliable then I won't factor that into my decision.
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I've had Thomson's handheld PDR version in the past, but the version I had would frequently have the database uncompile, and the drugs would screw up. For instance it would go from being correct to then showing a 2nd generation cephlasporin as an anti-fungal and give the complete information for something like sporanox
