Our Customers Make a Strong Impact on Healthcare
In the following case studies, First DataBank customers share their experiences developing, implementing, and maintaining software solutions using our drug databases. Their stories reveal why healthcare information system developers and their end users throughout the world count on our products and our people, including the industry's most widely used drug database, the National Drug Data File (NDDF) Plus, to help them improve medication-related decisions at the point of care and, ultimately, improve patient safety and healthcare quality.
 

Electronic Health Records
NextGen partners with First DataBank to build electronic healthcare records (EHRs) for ambulatory clinics. Find out how First DataBank speeds product development and maintenance with timely updates and advanced features.

“We definitely utilize the brand of First DataBank whenever we can, rather than just saying that we have a drug database.”
—Kara Erlandsen, NextGen product manager


Bedside Barcoding
When software designers at Meta Healthcare IT Solutions set out to design an eMAR system, they turned to First DataBank. Learn how First DataBank integrated solutions prevent medication errors and improve regulatory compliance for one Meta customer.

“First DataBank’s drug content is like working with a complete artist’s palette.”
—Sal Barcia, Meta president


Health 2.0 Solutions
In the wide-open Health 2.0 arena, American Well gains instant credibility with health plans by employing First DataBank drug information in its online care solution. Get a system developer’s view of why First DataBank is the right choice for an evolving e-prescription solution.

“We saved ourselves the process of having to undergo an RFP and proof of concept with several vendors, and simply chose First DataBank because of its reputation.”
—Alfredo Morales, American Well manager of clinical analytics


Medication Reconciliation
The founder of Design Clinicals used physician-friendly drug content from First DataBank to meet hospital demand for medication reconciliation solutions. Find out how First DataBank products shortened development time and provided an easy-to-use format that protects patients, meets new compliance standards, and mirrors hospital routines.

“One big challenge we had was finding a way to do medication orders quickly and efficiently, and nobody came close to OrderView–there wasn’t even anything to compare it to.”
—Dewey Howell, Design Clinicals founder and CEO