Although mobilePDR is a nice addition to the Palm OS software library (and a Godsend for Pocket PC users), I still prefer ePocrates qRx for overall functionality, usability, and (significantly) memory footprint.
CLINICAL CONTENT
ePocrates Rx/ePocrates Rx Formulary
Mobile PDR
# Monographs
2,600
1,500
Content Sources
FDA approved information, primary literature, clinical guidelines, specialty recommendations, and expert opinion
FDA approved information
Off-Label Indications
Yes
No
Generics
Yes
Yes (significantly less than ePocrates)
Adult Dosing
Yes
Yes, limited to FDA-approved dosing
Peds Dosing
Yes
Yes, limited to FDA-approved dosing
Renal Dosing
Yes
Yes
Drug Interactions
Yes
Yes
Comprehensiveness
Content includes effect, mechanism and resulting action for each drug
Information varies by drug
Multiple Drug Interaction Lookup
Yes
Yes
Content Integration
Drug monograph and MultiCheck interaction content come from a single, integrated database which provides consistent data
Drug monograph and Multi Drug Check interaction content come from two completely separate databases, which often results in inconsistent information
Cost Information
Yes
No
Regimens and Tables
Yes
No
Adverse Reactions
Yes, content classified into serious and common
Yes, no classification based on severity
Mechanism of Action
Yes
No
Metabolism
Yes
No
Excretion
Yes
No
DEA Status
Yes
No
Contraindications/Cautions
Yes
Yes
Packaging Info
Yes
Yes
Pregnancy Code
Yes
Yes
Notes Section
Yes
Yes
Drug Warnings
Yes (FDA black box warnings incorporated into multiple ePocrates Rx sections (contraindications, drug interactions, adverse reactions, etc)
Yes (Black Box Warning Section)
Indication Look Up
Yes (Find feature)
Yes (Navigation by indication)
Create and Edit Categories
Yes
No
PDR Pages References
No
Yes
Herbal Drug Monographs
No (currently in development)
No
Herbal Interactions
No (Fully integrated, comprehensive content in development)
Yes (Limited information)
ADDITIONAL FEATURES/FUNCTIONALITY
ePocrates Rx/ ePocrates Rx Formulary
Mobile PDR
Formulary Information from Health Plans
Yes
No
Updatable
Yes (AutoUpdate feature)
Yes
Alert Messaging
Yes (DocAlerts)
Yes (What's New)
Pop-Up Windows
Yes, minimizes need to scroll
No
Content Layout
Simple lists, short text
Full sentences, wrapping text
Navigation
Navigation by drug or class
Navigation by drug, class or indication
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
ePocrates Rx/ ePocrates Rx Formulary
Mobile PDR
OS Compatibility
Palm OS
Palm OS and Pocket PC
Memory Requirement
1.3 - 1.5 MB (differs by version)
4.8 MB (1.9MB for drug monographs only and 2.9MB for Multi Drug Check)
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