Drug interaction microcomputer software evaluation: the Medical Letter Drug Interactions Program.
The Medical Letter Drug Interactions Program was evaluated using general and specific criteria. The installation process, ease of learning, and use were rated excellent. The user documentation and technical support were good. The quality of the clinical documentation was excellent. The scope of coverage and overall clinical performance were good. The frequency of updates is fair. The primary advantages of the program are low costs and fast, reliable screening tool for drug interactions.
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St. Francis Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
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D001185:Artificial Intelligence; D004346:Drug Information Services / Q000592:standards*; D004347:Drug Interactions; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D008838:Microcomputers; D012984:Software / Q000592:standards*