Drug Info: USC-Paid Apps
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Natural Medicines App
1. To activate app, go to Natural Medicines
2. Click Get Your Logon ID in the top right-hand corner of the page. Create an account, including making a username and password.
3. Download the Natural Medicines app from the App Store.
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Micromedex AppsUSC's subscriptions include access to five apps:
- IV Compatibility
- Drug Ref
- Drug Interactions
- NeoFax
- Pediatrics
1. To activate apps, go to Micromedex.
2. You will have two options: Micromedex or CareNotes System. Click "Micromedex."
3. Under "Resources", click on the gray box labeled "Download Mobile Apps".
4. Scroll down to find instructions that include a password for each of the five apps available to USC affiliates.
4. Download the Micromedex apps for internet subscribers from your mobile device's app/play store.
5. Enter password into app when prompted.
- IV Compatibility
Drug Info: USC Discounted Apps
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Lexi-Comp Apps
1. Use a computer to access LexiComp.
2. Look for the box named Help and Training Resources. Inside this box, find a link titled Academic Discount. Click this link.
3. Select the app you wish to purchase, add to your cart, and proceed to checkout.
4. Follow instructions in email to obtain and download app.
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Lexi-Comp for Dentistry Apps
1. Use a computer to access LexiComp for Dentistry.
2. Look for the box named Help and Training Resources. Inside this box, find a link titled Academic Discount. Click this link.
3. Select the app you wish to purchase, add to your cart, and proceed to checkout.
4. Follow instructions in email to obtain and download app.
Drug Info: Free for all
Search for these apps in the App or Play store on your device, then download.
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About Herbs
iOS/Apple only. Free evidence-based monographs on herbs and alternative medicine. -
Epocrates
Free registration will allow you to access: drug information, interaction checker, pill ID, calculators , guidelines, and tables
Requires individual subscription to access: ICD-9 and CPT codes, alternative medicine information, and disease information -
GoodRX
Access to real-time price data for prescription drugs being sold at retail pharmacies. -
Medscape App
Disease and condition reference, guidelines, calculators, medical news by specialty, drug reference tools. Download from your App/Play store.
Drug Info: Mobile-Friendly Websites
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MedLine Plus Mobile Drugs, Herbs, and Supplements
Consumer-focused information on RX, OTC, and herbals from AHFS Drug Information. Go to drugs, herbs, and supplements on your mobile device and bookmark it.
Drug Info: USC School of Pharmacy students and faculty only
- Clinical Pharmacology App
Download the app from your App/Play store and sign in with your username and password. You will need 600 MB of open space on your device to download the app. The app is set to update daily; you can change this setting.
Handouts discussing drug apps
These handouts were created for Pharm D students and preceptors, but may be useful for others who are confused about content and purpose of these apps.
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Features of popular apps used by pharmacistsEach of these apps includes different features. This chart lists features and apps. Note: accurate as of January 2021; features change commonly.
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Pharmacy apps for clinical rotationsNot sure where to start? This handout provides brief descriptions of content and how to obtain apps. Updated December 2020.