Ambien...The New Robotussin

I scream, we all scream, we love Ambien!

There is a drug reference guide on the net. It's called Epocrates...and it' expanding. Get ready for patient eductation materials. Get ready for additional clinical tools. Get ready for cops, in San Diego!

Right now, clinicians have immediate access to information needed to make prescribing decisions. Drug Dosing. Drug interactions. Health Plan Coverage. The works, right? Also, did you know 1/3 of adults in the United States take at least five medications or supplements, every, single, day? What the? But now, with Epocrates Online, there are online pill pictures that people can check out so they know it's the right one. And the Clinicians can then print out a picture of that drug, so there is no confusion. Patients often have questions, so now, doctors can provide FAQs on the site as well! No more unanswered questions for patients.

There are educational print-outs in Spanish and English. What are some questions you may want answered? How about:

What if I miss a dose?

Should this be taken with food?
Swallowed whole?
What are the possible side effects?

Physicians don't have discussions with their patients a lot because the information isn't always there. Uninsured patients? What do you do? Well now, clinicians can look-up the retail price, on average, for the medication you need dog! In the drug database! And then can prescribe lower-cost alternative drugs if they are available for the situations. What else? How about a 3,300 drugs, MultiCheck? Yeah? It is a drug interaction checker that can identify possible interactions, and formulary coverage information for more than 130 health plans and all Medicare Part D plans! Boo-yah!! So dude, check out Epocrates. You won't be mad.