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Prescribe Smart
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Versions reviewed |
13.1 (Android) (CY), 3.7 (iOS) (SW) |
Device & OS used |
Samsung Galaxy Tablet E 9.6" Android 7.1.1 (CY) , iPhone X 13.6.1 (SW)
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Date of review |
August 31, 2020 |
Reviewers | Shelley White & Catherine Young |
Technician Support | Lori Maisey |
Image Source: Prescribe Smart, Apple App Store. Retrieved on September 10, 2020 from: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/prescribe-smart/id961362245
Stated Purpose
Canadian formulary that allows prescribers to compare drug costs and provincial coverage across different drug classes.
“Whether you’re managing a drug interaction, recall, or backorder, or simply trying to give your patients more affordable treatment, with Prescribe Smart you can ensure that your patients are receiving treatment that is therapeutically appropriate, while also helping to lower their out of pocket expenses”
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/prescribe-smart/id961362245
Features
Prescribe Smart currently only reflects the Ontario Formulary, but is working to include all provincial drug plans
Screenshots
Notes
Healthcare Professional involved with patient medication therapy.
Part 1: Editorial committee, content updates, and evidence grading
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Part 2: Source and authorship information for 3 entries
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Organization of information
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Navigation
Extras
User Account require: No
Internet connection required for use: No
Text search field: Yes
Browsable content: Yes
Advertisements: No
Pop-up advertisements: No
In-app purchases: No
Devices
Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Requires iOS 9.0 or later. https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/prescribe-smart/id961362245
Last updated (as per App store listing): May 12, 2020
The App appears to be compatible with all Android devices that have the operating system specifications required. Android 4.1 and up. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ps.prescribesmart
Last updated (as per Google Play listing): May 12, 2020
App Developer
Fady Rizq (Developer)
Country of Origin
Canada
Website: https://prescribesmart.com/
Email: admin@prescribesmart.com