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RxWiki
IndustryHealth Care
Founded2007
FounderDonald Hackett (CEO)
Lou Scalpati
Headquarters
Austin, TX
ProductsDigital Medication Encyclopedia
Websitehttp://www.rxwiki.com/

RxWiki is a digital medication encyclopedia constructed and edited by pharmacists.[1][2][3][4][5][6] The digital pharmacist network encourages patients and consumers to make informed medication decisions and strictly follow medication instructions.[1][2][7] RxWiki provides up-to-date information and news concerning prescription, over-the-counter, and natural medications.[1][2][4][6] RxWiki also provides information and videos concerning symptoms of illnesses and medical conditions.[6] RxWiki can be accessed online, by mobile application, and on social media sites: Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Pinterest.[8][2][3][4][7][9]

Overview

In August 2007, Donald Hackett CEO and Lou Scalpati launched RxWiki in association with NCPA (National Community Pharmacists Association) and APhA (American Public Health Association).[6][8][10] In 2009, Hackett and Scalpati formed a separate entity, RxWiki, as a public medical encyclopedia and began preparations to launch a website and mobile app.[7][6] In February 2013 RxWiki launched the beta version of RxWiki and in March they launched the medical encyclopedia on social-networking site, Pinterest.[6][11] In April 2013, RxWiki released of RxWiki Mobile+, a mobile application that allows patients to communicate with their pharmacists and access the RxWiki encyclopedia.[2][8] RxWiki is a wholly owned subsidiary of Patient Conversation Media head-quartered in Austin, TX.[11]

Functions

Medications

RxWiki offers a compiled guide for each medication contained in its database. Each guide contains an overview of the medication, prescribed uses of the drug, a list of side-effects/ interactions with other chemicals, dosages, and more.[12]

Conditions

RxWiki contains a conditions section that allows patients to research and learn about ailments.[6][12] This function of the encyclopedia provides the patient with an overview of the illnesses, lists symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments, as-well-as information on how to get help and continue to live a satisfying life with the affliction.[6][12]

News

RxWiki provides up-to-the-minute news and updates from medical research and pharmaceutical manufacturers.[12] This news and information is available through social networking sites, mobile application, RxWiki.com, or RxWikiTV (available on any digital device).[8][2][3][4][7][9]

Videos

RxWiki has a bank of videos available to assist people in understanding and dealing with illnesses.[12]

References

  1. ^ a b c "RxWiki Empowers Patients to Improve Medication Adherence". California Business Journal. June 3, 2013. Retrieved 5 July 2013. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  2. ^ a b c d e f Richard Blum (June 5, 2013). "RxWiki Publishes Medication Encyclopedia to Empower Patients". Vatalyst. Retrieved 5 July 2013. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  3. ^ a b c REBECCA PERSONS (June 19, 2013). "Digital pharmacist network expands social media usage to Pinterest". Examiner. {{cite journal}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help); Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  4. ^ a b c d Marv Dumon (June 6, 2013). "Study: Hospitals Prefer Apple Over Android". Business 2 Community. Retrieved 5 July 2013. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  5. ^ Alyssa Sellors (June 14, 2013). "Taking the mystery out of medication: Online pharmaceutical services seek to increase patient education". Techsling. Retrieved 5 July 2013. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h Jason Poquette, R.Ph. (March 20, 2013). "RxWiki: Medication Information FOR Patients FROM Pharmacists". The Honest Apothecary. Retrieved 5 July 2013. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  7. ^ a b c d Deanna Pogorelc (March 7, 2013). "Media company's "visual medical encyclopedia" is a Pinterest experiment for pharma". MedCity News. Retrieved 5 July 2013. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  8. ^ a b c d AIMEE SMOLCZYK (June 8, 2013). "The Newest Player on the Scene - RxWiki". Examiner. {{cite journal}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help); Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  9. ^ a b "Austin-Based RxWiki Seeks To Leverage Pinterest, Social Media". Bio News Texas. March 7, 2013. Retrieved 5 July 2013. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  10. ^ "NCPA, APhA AND NASPA PARTNER WITH MIRIXA CORPORATION TO LAUNCH RXWIKI.COM". Naspa. August 8, 2007. Retrieved 5 July 2013. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  11. ^ a b "RxWiki". Retrieved 5 July 2013. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  12. ^ a b c d e Amanda Gordon (June 10, 2013). "Learn About Your Prescription at RxWiki". Yahoo Voices. Retrieved 5 July 2013. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
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