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Pill Identifier Update

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We have updated the pill identifier tool to help identify imprints that have been entered upside down and with similar letters. For example the imprint for Divalproex Sodium Extended-Release is 691: This could be read as 169 if the pill was held upside down. The pill identifier now recognizes imprints like this and will suggest […]

Medication Use While Breastfeeding – More Data Now Online

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Our developers and clinical staff have been working busily behind the scenes to add yet more detailed information in our continued effort to increase awareness of potential medication problems. This latest update includes comprehensive information relating to medicine use while breastfeeding (lactating). It includes drug levels and possible effects on the lactating mother and breastfed […]

New Pill Identifier App for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch

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We are proud to announce the new Drugs.com Pill Identifier application for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. The new iPhone Application adds an exciting new dimension by improving convenience and adding offline capabilities. The app features “search as you type” functionality with options for searching by imprint, drug name, shape, color and score. Access […]

New Symptom Checker Released

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We are proud to announce the release of our new and comprehensive Symptom Checker. This powerful tool utilizes the prestigious and trusted Medical Decision Guides created by the Faculty of the Harvard Medical School. Covering a multitude of medical issues, patients and caregivers can use the step-by-step interactive wizard to help identify the underlying cause […]

July 13 Webinar – FDA’s Safety Monitoring of Approved Vaccines

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FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research will host a 30-minute webinar on the agency’s efforts to ensure the safety of vaccines. There will be an opportunity to ask questions following the presentation on July 13, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. More information is available here: https://www.drugs.com/fda-consumer/july-13-webinar-fda-s-safety-monitoring-of-approved-vaccines-147.html See also, timely FDA Consumer Updates here: https://www.drugs.com/fda-consumer

FDA Announces Collaboration With Drugs.com

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A new partnership forged by the two entities provides consumers with a joint resource on Drugs.com that features FDA Consumer Update articles, videos, and slide-shows. It will also bring FDA health information to the Drugs.com’s mobile phone platform at drugs.mobi. “The partnership with Drugs.com means that reliable, useful, and timely health information will be available […]

Drugs.com receives another Webby nomination

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We are extremely proud to announce that Drugs.com has been nominated for a second prestigious Webby Award. To be judged among the Internet’s top 5 health web sites is indeed an honor. The Webby People’s Voice Awards is also one of the few major awards that invite the public to participate by allowing you to […]

Drugs.com Enters Exclusive Agreement to Publish Premium 3D “Mechanism of Action” Content

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Drugs.com has entered into an exclusive content partnership with Understand.com to provide pharmaceutical companies a new, premium educational 3D animation solution on the Drugs.com web site. This PhRMA compliant educational initiative enhances current drug-specific product information on Drugs.com with interactive 3D animations explaining how a drug’s mechanism of action works and how the product specifically […]

Drugs.com and WebMD enter into premium display advertising agreement

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Effective January 1, 2010, Drugs.com has entered into an exclusive advertising agreement with WebMD. All premium, consumer focused display or “banner” advertising will be provided exclusively by WebMD. “Drugs.com is one of very few sites that have developed a loyal base of users that are of high interest and high value to biopharmaceutical and consumer […]