Medi-Span
Embedded drug data and clinical screening to support medication decision-making.
Overview
Similar to FDB, Medi-Span from Wolters Kluwer is a major provider of embedded drug data and clinical information. It is not a direct-to-clinician tool but a data service licensed by EHR vendors, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), and other healthcare technology companies. Its databases provide the foundation for features like drug interaction screening, dose checking, and formulary management within these larger systems.
✨ Key Features
- Comprehensive drug interaction data
- Dose and duration checking
- Duplicate therapy alerts
- Drug pricing information (AWP, WAC)
- Mapping to various clinical and billing codes
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Part of the broader Wolters Kluwer health ecosystem (Lexicomp, UpToDate)
- Strong presence in the payer and PBM markets
- Highly granular data to support complex clinical rules
Unique Value: Offers highly reliable and detailed drug data that enables healthcare organizations to build and maintain effective medication safety and management systems.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Core drug knowledge base for national pharmacy chains and PBMs.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Direct use by clinicians or patients (B2B data provider)
🏆 Alternatives
Provides a competitive alternative to FDB, often with different data structuring and pricing models that may be preferable for certain use cases, particularly in the payer space.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Data Licensing tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
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