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The on-line drug information retrieval system in which databases such as a package insert database, medication history database, instruction of medication database, product identification database, and so are linked together was developed. Each database was linked to each other through a drug code number. The pharmacist who is responsible for drug information services updates the information in the database with latest information every day. Various type of information on the targeted drug can be obtained from multiple databases by this system. The operation processes were programmed, and this system can be utilized on several computers connected with LAN in the pharmacy department. As a result, every pharmacist in our hospital can use this system easily. Pharmacists utilize this system to confirm the latest information written in the package insert, the preparation of the drug information provided to the patient, product identification, and so on.
Using this system, pharmacists can retrieve the latest drug information and provide to the pharmacotherapy running at present. This system is therefore considered to be useful for the rational use of medication.
