KRS Subject Guide. Includes links to statistics, topics on health economics, financial planning, patient & family centred care, diversity and practice databases
Use CPS to read drug monographs that are approved by Health Canada. Included are critical updates such as warnings, advisories and drug shortages as well as a drug interaction checker.
Use DynaMed to search the best available evidence in point of care decision making and access Micromedex drug information, calculators and CME opportunities.
Use Lexicomp to access drug information databases. Trissel’s IV Compatibility can be found on the main page but a list of all databases like Pediatric & Neonatal Lexi-Drugs, Briggs Drugs in Pregnancy & Lactation, and AHFS Drug DI can be found by clicking the down arrow on More Clinical Tools and choosing Indexes or by running a search for a drug and viewing available content.
Use Micromedex to search information related to medications, interactions and IV compatibility. Included is access to NeoFax/Pediatrics and Tox & Drug Product Lookup.
Use Natural Medicines to search for complementary and alternative therapies. Included are tools to check for interactions, nutrient depletions, pregnancy & lactation as well as adverse effects.
Use RxFiles to find comparative drug information through reviews, Q&As, Trial Summaries and charts. *Note: Pharmacist access only, see more info below.
Registration required. Info via https://share.albertahealthservices.ca/teams/PSPP/DI/Resources/RxFiles%20new%20account%20instructions.docx
Alberta Health. Click on “Details” link in product record to view additional information including applicable coverage (including non-group, seniors, palliative, and other programs), criteria, and special authorization forms (as applicable)
National Library of Medicine. Provides a standard, comprehensive, up-to-date, look-up and download resource of medication content and labeling found in medication package inserts from the FDA.
