First Databank (FDB)
Powering Safer and More Effective Medication Decisions.
Overview
First Databank (FDB) is a major provider of drug knowledge bases that are integrated into healthcare information systems, including EHRs, pharmacy systems, and CPOE systems. FDB's data powers clinical decision support functionalities like drug interaction alerts, dosing guidance, and medication order validation.
✨ Key Features
- Comprehensive drug knowledge base
- Medication decision support modules (e.g., dosing, interactions)
- Drug-allergy checking
- Duplicate therapy alerts
- Medical device information
- Targeted medication warnings
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Long-standing market leader with deep penetration in healthcare IT
- Breadth and depth of clinical content, maintained by a large editorial team
- Innovative solutions like FDB Targeted Medication Warnings to reduce alert fatigue
Unique Value: FDB provides the critical, evidence-based medication knowledge infrastructure that enables healthcare systems to ensure safety, effectiveness, and precision in medication-related decisions.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Serves as the foundational drug knowledge base for a large percentage of hospitals and pharmacies in the US and worldwide.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Direct clinician-facing reference tool (it's typically a B2B backend)
- Disease diagnosis
🏆 Alternatives
FDB is a market leader known for its editorial rigor, the comprehensiveness of its data, and its focus on developing more targeted and clinically relevant decision support to combat issues like alert fatigue.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (All tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: N/A
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