Micromedex Drug Reference App

Last reviewed April 2018

Account Creation:

  1. Direct your browser to the HSLS Micromedex website.
  2. Click on the Download Mobile Apps button on the bottom right side of the page.
  3. Scroll down to the "IBM Micromedex Drug Ref" installation instructions.
  4. Complete the installation instructions.

NOTE: Do not share the password.

Updates & Expiration:

To obtain uninterrupted access, you will be prompted to update/download content at least once per month. You must also enter the password when prompted.

Content:

The Drug Reference App is a subset of the full Micromedex site. It contains summary drug information on over 4,500 terms. New drug information content is available approximately every four weeks. Information about each drug can include: adult and pediatric dosages, dose adjustments, adverse effects, drug interactions, pregnancy, and more.

Information that is available in the full Micromedex site, but not the mobile app includes: drug IDs, drug comparisons, ingredient duplication, and drug references.

Help:

In app, tap on the Information icon.