PEPID
 
  PDC Product Comparison PEPID Portable Drug Companion ePocrates Rx Pro Lexi Drugs Davis’s Drug Guide
Fully integrated point-of-care reference tool and drug database specifically for nurses. Linked multi-medical and nursing reference resource bundle. Partially integrated nursing software bundle that is primarily a drug database. Reference that combines popular nursing applications into one linked application.
USABILITY
Single Product Integration + + + +
Integration Method Integrated Links Integrated Links Integrated Links Links to Related Drugs
DRUG DATABASE
Number of Drugs Covered 7,500+ 3,300 4,700 5,000
Linked Dose Calculators + + + x
IV Compatibilities + + + x
Adult Dosing + + + +
Pediatric Dosing + + + +
Contraindications + + + +
Cautions + + + +
Indications & Uses + + + +
Mechanism of Action + + + +
Adverse Drug Reactions + + + +
Kinetics/Dynamics + + + +
Pregnancy/Lactation + + + x
Overdose Management + x + x
Interactions + + + +
Herbals + + + +
Brand & Chemical Names + + + +
Common Foods + + + x
Over-the-Counter Medications + + + +
Canadian Drugs + x + x
Formularies Available + Available x
Trade/Cost Information + + + x
International Product Version + x + x
Toxicology + x + x
CALCULATORS
Integrated + + x x
Total Calculators 3,321 30 70 16
Medical Calculators 400 30 70 16
Dosing Calculators 2,800 + x x
Drip-Rate Calculators 125 + x x
Metric & SI Conversions 196 + + x
DRUG INTERACTIONS GENERATOR
Simultaneous Cross Reference + + + x
Explanation of Interaction & Effects + + + x
Severity + x + x
Evidence-Based Medicine
Clinical Inquiries + x x x
Integrated Recommendations + x x x
CONTENT VALIDITY
Authoritative        
Authoritative with Peer Review + + + +
Authors Listed for Each Section + x + +
Updates        
Continuous + + + +
Free + + + +
TECHNICAL & SUPPORT
Platform Compatibility        
Pocket PC + + + +
Palm + + + +
Wireless + x x x
BlackBerry + x + x
iPhone + + x x
Smartphone + x x +
Android +
Symbian + x x x
Content Delivery        
PDA Software + + + +
Wireless + x x +
Online + + / Limited Features + x
Data Integration + x + x
Support        
Email & Telephone + + + +
Demonstration & Trial Versions + x + Limited

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