An overview of the drug resources available at McMaster University and guidance on how to search RxTx, Micromedex, and Natural Medicines point of care tools.
Evidence Based Drug & Natural Medicine Information Sources
CPS Full AccessThis link opens in a new window
Canada's authoritative source for prescribing and managing drug therapy at the point of care. Includes the e-CPS andTherapeutic Choices. To access the mobile app:
Here is how to get started:
Go to: www.pharmacists.ca/register
Enter your existing username and password. If you do not have one,
please create an account.
You will receive a “welcome” email asking you to create your CPhA
password—follow the instructions
Once your password has been set, visit the “profile” icon located
at the top right of the page and select “profile” from the dropdown
menu.
Scroll down to the “Set Mobile Enterprise Code” section.
Enter the Organization Code 0064512 and set a CPS password. Click
on the “Next” button
You are all set! Download the CPS mobile app on your device and use
your email address and the password you just created to login
These steps are only required once you have installed the app on your
device for the first time. To download the content, please ensure your device
is connected to WIFI.
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MicromedexThis link opens in a new windowEvidence-based clinical tool includes a collection of drug databases from need-to-know drug, pediatric, disease, lab, and toxicology information to comprehensive resources for patient and consumer education. Mobile app: drug information, drug interactions, IV compatibility, and neonatal and pediatric drug information.
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Natural MedicinesThis link opens in a new windowCoverage: Began in 2003
It contains seven sub-databases: food, herbs and supplements; health and wellness; sports medicine; comparative effectiveness; manufacturers; commercial products and medical conditions.
Users may also wish to create a personal login for remote access and to earn CE/CME. The steps to follow:
- Login to Natural Medicines using your McMaster ID and password.
- Click on “Get Your Login ID” in the upper right corner.
- Fill out the short form, click submit, and then create a username and password.
A one-stop shop, covering everything a mental health professional or teacher will ever need to know about neuropsychopharmacology.
Other Sources of Drug Information
DynaMedThis link opens in a new windowEvidence-based reference tool of diseases, disorders, and symptoms including etiology, history and research findings, diagnosis, prognosis , treatment and prevention and drug information.
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