Specifications include, but are not limited to: A drug information database must offer the following: Is in electronic format, searchable by drug name (brand or generic) and easily navigable Provides drug summary information/ monographs [Including, but not limited to: adult dosing, pediatric dosing, FDA – approved uses, Non-FDA – approved uses, dose adjustments, administration, comparative efficacy, place in therapy, contraindications, precautions, adverse effects, black box warnings, REMS, drug interactions, pregnancy & lactation, monitoring, look-alike sound-alike, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, medication counseling, dosage forms and strengths, drug properties, storage and stability, trade names, regulatory status] Integrates linkable clinical evidence into drug monographs Dosage calculators Integrates information on disease states, toxicology, and alternative medicine Includes drug identification information (ie: specific pill identification/photos) Drug compatibility information Drug interaction checking Incorporation of safety data sheets Patient drug information sheet in an easy to read format when printed and available in multiple languages Includes information on emergency use of medications Incorporates lab recommendations (written or graphical) Provides medication preparation/ administration instructions Includes information on formulations (active and inactive ingredients) Linkable to (or incorporates) drug reference manuals Must be an accepted reference for prior authorization through prescription drug insurances How supplied- tab, caps, DR, ER- US Trade information
