EMDEX Reference 2.0.0

EMDEX (Essential Medicines Index) has been Nigeria’s authoritative source for drug and therapeutic information since 1991. Its foundation lies in the WHO Model Formulary and Nigeria’s Essential Medicines Lists, with a unique focus on more than 15,000 drug products approved for use within Nigeria.

The EMDEX App offers several specialized functionalities, practice resources, and tools, including:

• Comprehensive and regularly updated drug product database specific to Nigeria
• Nigeria's Essential Medicines List (EML & EMLc)
• Standard Treatment Guideline (NSTG) recommendations integrated within drug details
• Dental formulary
• Therapeutic notes
• Compendium of natural health products
• Guidelines for diagnosis and management of prevalent local diseases
• Interaction checker for medication safety
• RapidRx updates for the latest drug news, safety alerts, and recalls
• Indication index and additional reference tools

This application is intended solely for use by healthcare professionals.

Additional key features include:

• Enhanced search functionality allowing searches by brand name, generic name, or indication
• User-friendly navigation by generics, therapeutic classes, or indications
• Detailed drug profiles covering adult and pediatric dosages, renal dosing considerations, administration instructions, pharmacovigilance data, patient advice, nursing actions, and guidance on use during pregnancy and lactation, among other details
• Ability to create personalized formulary lists by bookmarking drugs of interest
• Feedback mechanism for direct submission of suggestions or comments from users

Disclaimers:

The EMDEX Mobile Drug Reference & Therapeutic Notes are designed solely as educational and reference tools. They are not intended as substitutes for professional medical judgment, diagnosis, or treatment. The information provided should complement the expertise of qualified healthcare professionals involved in patient care.

Data sources are reputable and verified; however, despite diligent efforts to ensure accuracy and currency, the publisher, authors, editors, and their agents disclaim responsibility for any errors, omissions, or outdated information contained in the application. Users are advised to verify critical information independently.

A licensed medical professional must exercise independent clinical judgment for diagnosis and treatment decisions. By using this app, users acknowledge that the content may contain inaccuracies or errors and agree to use it with professional discretion.