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  What is the new OTC content within Epocrates?
  Question
  This FAQ answers the following questions.
  • What is the new OTC drug module?
  • How can I get the new OTC drug module?
  Answer
  The new Epocrates OTC drug module - available with all our premium mobile subscription products - provides the latest information on hundreds of brand name over-the-counter drugs. Our product-specific monographs answer questions such as:
  • What are the active ingredients and their uses?
  • What's the dose for my patient's age?
  • What flavors are available?
  • Does the product contain alcohol, sugar, or dyes?
  • Will it interact with prescription and herbal medications?
  • Is there another product with the same active ingredients, but in a chewable or liquid form?
  • My patient needs an analgesic, an antihistamine, and an antitussive; is there one product with all of these?
  • Is this product covered by my patient's health insurance?

If you already have a subscription to Epocrates Rx Pro, Epocrates Essentials or Epocrates Essentials Deluxe, obtaining the new OTC information is easy. We will automatically send it to you with your next Update. For instructions on how to update, please CLICK HERE.

If you do not yet have a paid mobile subscription and would like to access OTC content as well as many other helpful features, please purchase a subscription by choosing a handheld platform below.



Please note:
  • OTC drugs will be displayed in a red font in the Rx drug list on a handheld.
  • The OTC drug module requires Palm OS 5 and Epocrates Rx version 8. Devices running Palm OS 4 or Epocrates Rx version 7.5 will not have access to the OTC drug module.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact Epocrates support.


 
 
 
  
 
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