1. Where can I download/license a clinical drug database that I can
run on my PC? I'm looking for something similar to an application
called qRX from this company called EPocrates. They, however, seem to
only have a version of this for the Palm Pilot. Specifically, I want
to be able to check for multiple drug interactions from my PC. qRX is
similar to the electronic versions of the Physician's Desk Reference
and Tarascon's Pharmacopoeia.

2. I'm also interested in downloading/licensing a database of
medications that I can run from my PC. Where can I find this?

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Request for Question Clarification by tutuzdad-ga on 28 Nov 2002 17:55 PST

Are you looking for a free download or are you willing to pay for one
if necessary? Also, is it a PDR (Physicians Desk Reference) you are
seeking?

tutuzdad-ga

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Clarification of Question by kanhai-ga on 28 Nov 2002 19:40 PST

I would prefer a free downlaod; if that is unavailable, i'm willing to
pay for this database. yes, what i'm seeking is covered in the PDR.

Hello kanhai,

I was unable to find any free downloadable drug databases for desktop
PCs, especially with the scope of a PDR or qRx. Since in your
clarification you said you would be willing to purchase the database
if a free on was unavailable, I’ve included the following programs. I
feel the prices are reasonable for the quality of information on these
CD-ROMs. ( # 4 is downloadable, the rest are on CD-ROM)

1)
This 9,000 page CD-ROM, (for Windows only)  “The PDR Electronic
Library contains the full text of the 2002 Physicians' Desk
ReferenceŽ, PDR for Nonprescription Drugs and Dietary Supplements™,
and PDR for Ophthalmic Medicines™, as well as PDR Drug Interactions
and Side Effects™.” $99.95 (USD) Contact MICROMEDEX at 1-800-446-8380
for Academic  or law enforcement use.
http://www.medecbookstore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=001&Product_Code=PCDR2&Category_Code=elecprod


2)
The Mosby Drug Consult is presented primarily as a soft-cover book,
but the CD-ROM included has a full drug database.
The Mosby’s Drug Consult, 12th Edition,   $69.95 (USD) is accompanied
by a CD  with a full drug database, drug interaction tool, and patient
education sheets. About the book:
“Mosby's Drug Consult provides the most current, unbiased, accurate,
and reliable drug information available! Streamlined for ease of use,
it features nearly 3000 pages of complete, objective drug information
on more than 900 complete generic entries and many more prescription
drug products.”
http://www.mosbysdrugconsult.com/

This page, from the above site has a CD subscription 
http://www.us.elsevierhealth.com/product.jsp?isbn=0323017886

Another page from the Mosby site has Drug Consult updates online links
here:
http://www.mosbysdrugconsult.com/DrugConsult/drugupdates.html



3)  For $70(USD), this site offers CD-ROMS with Lexi-Comp's core drug
information database and 7 others
http://store.lexi.com/lexistore/marketing/prodinfo/cdrom/CRCDDIH010000/index.jsp

4)
For $16.00(USD) you can download this  “Infomed Drug Guide” from
Infomed-Verlags AG, a small Swiss medical publishing company.
http://www.infomed.org/100drugs/dg_download.html

The above site has information for the 99 drugs listed on this page:
http://www.infomed.org/100drugs/index.html



In case later you decide to look into getting a PDA, here is some
information on similar PDA downloads, including the Mobile PDA:

http://www.pdr.net/HomePage_template.jsp

http://www.memoware.com/



By subscription only, some online drug databases: 

Some international drug databases
http://www.firstdatabank.com/knowledge_bases/international_databases/


RxWeb Database;
http://www.firstdatabank.com/integrated_content/rxweb/

AHFSfirst Drug Database
http://www.firstdatabank.com/reference_products/ahfsfirst/

I think  you will find that one or more of the selections above will
meet your needs. Before rating this answer, please use the Answer
Clarification button if any part of my answer is unclear. This will
allow me to futher explain my answer for you.

Regards,
crabcakes


Search strategy:

PDR + CD-ROM
Desktop + drug database
Database + software