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May 1, 2002

 
mobilePDR available!

Better late than never, mobilePDR is now available for Palm OS and Pocket PC devices. You have to register for an account (free) on PDR.net before you can download, but it only takes a second. The program is available in different versions depending on how much free memory you have available. The reference-only version takes up 1.9MB, while the reference plus interaction module takes 4.7MB. The program includes a conduit with AutoUpdate-like functionality, including news items that update each time you HotSync. These can be read and deleted, or saved for later review. Drug monographs are brief, distilling the information in the PDR down to the bare essentials. The program lets you view drug monographs either by an alpha lookup, or by indication or therapeutic class. The interaction module lets you select several drugs and quickly check for interactions between them. All in all, mobilePDR looks like a reasonable alternative to ePocrates qRx and the Tarascon ePharmacopoeia, although it is considerably larger than ePocrates qRx, which provides similar functionality. Users who have remained untrusting of the information contained in ePocrates qRx (for whatever reason) may be more comfortable with mobilePDR. Like the "real" PDR, however, you'll find no information on off-label use. mobilePDR is also notable as the first free drug reference available for the PocketPC platform. Check it out!
posted by Kent 10:29 PM | |

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