Unbound Medicine, a US-based provider of knowledge management solutions for the healthcare industry, has announced the release of Family Drug Guide, a mobile and web drug information resource for consumers. The resource has been released in collaboration with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and Consumers Union, the nonprofit publisher of Consumer Reports magazine and Consumer Reports Health.
Family Drug Guide uses the Unbound Platform to help users navigate seamlessly on mobile devices and the web. The product is seen to integrate an up-to-date medication guide, Consumer DrugInfo from ASHP, with the drug effectiveness and price analysis of Best Buy Drugs from Consumer Reports Health. It is available on the web and as an application for iOS (iPod touch, iPhone and iPadT), BlackBerry and Android mobile devices.
Family Drug Guide is claimed to empower patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare by discussing the advantages and disadvantages of specific medications with their healthcare provider. Consumers can search or browse thousands of prescription drugs in Consumer DrugInfo to learn about a drug's uses and side effects. They can link to Best Buy Drugs to compare their drug to similar drugs based on its track record for effectiveness, safety, and cost. Users can keep track of medications with My Meds, a drug bookmarking tool, and consult Drug and Health News for the latest reports on prescription drugs and family healthcare.
Giving patients access to drug comparison and cost information is expected to help them take an active role in their healthcare.
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