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MMX (Micromedex) - Synopsis

Search MMX in the UMLS Metathesaurus
(requires a free UMLS license)

Web Site
https://www.ibm.com/watson-health/learn/micromedex

Authority
Micromedex RED BOOK® is produced by IBM Watson Health.

Purpose
The purpose of RED BOOK is to allow comprehensive access to current and accurate drug pricing information.

Description
RED BOOK covers FDA-approved drug products. It includes prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and nondrug products.

Metathesaurus Scope
The Metathesaurus representation of RED BOOK only contains information on branded clinical drugs and clinical drugs.

The Metathesaurus representation of RED BOOK contains information on approximately 43,053 branded clinical drugs and 25,188 clinical drugs.

Update Frequency
RED BOOK is updated daily.

Metathesaurus Update Frequency
RED BOOK is updated in each Metathesaurus release as part of RxNorm.

Sites Consulted

  1. Thomson Reuters Micromedex Clinical Evidence Solutions [Internet]. Thomson Reuters; c2011. RED BOOK Drug References; c2011 [cited 2011 Jul 8]. Available from: http://thomsonreuters.com/products_services/healthcare/healthcare_products/clinical_deci_support/micromedex_clinical_evidence_sols/med_safety_solutions/red_book/.