Epocrates is an electronic system making clinical information available to healthcare professionals at the point of care through handheld wireless communication devices and Internet connected computers.
The Epocrates Rx® drug database helps simplify the selection of prescription medications for covered persons. All formularies from plan sponsors for the “Medicare D” prescription drug program are accessible through Epocrates. Physicians simply use their handheld device or Internet to check formulary status.
In addition, Epocrates enables providers to review prior authorization requirements, formulary alternatives, step-therapy requirements, generic alternative and quantity limits. Software features include drug reference information such as indication, dosing, contraindications, drug interactions, potential adverse reactions and drug pricing for individual medications — a valuable support that potentially may reduce prescribing errors.
For more information, visit Epocrates.com