Development of a radiopharmaceutical information database.
OBJECTIVE
This article describes the development of a radiopharmaceutical (RP) computer database. Development and implementation of the database and services provided are presented.


METHODS
A commercial database program was used to develop the structure for a radiopharmaceutical information database (RID) and to classify interaction information into several categories. The database is accessible to a variety of users through a network server.


RESULTS
Information entered into the RID may be accessed easily and rapidly. The RID provides a wide spectrum of information services to its customers.


CONCLUSIONS
The RID described is the first attempt to develop a database capable of entry and retrieval of RP information in an efficient and timely manner. The database is easy to use and maintain, and has virtually unlimited storage space on a network drive.
Blaine
P
P
Radiopharmacy and Drug Information Services, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City 66160, USA.
Spicer
J
J
Generali
J
J
Hladik
W
W
Johnson
G
G
D003628:Database Management Systems; D016208:Databases, Factual; D006801:Humans; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals
D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals