| Industry | Health Care |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Donald Hackett (CEO) Lou Scalpati |
| Headquarters | Austin, TX |
| Products | Digital Medication Encyclopedia |
| Website | http://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]
External links
- (official website) http://www.rxwiki.com/
References
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c REBECCA PERSONS (June 19, 2013). "Digital pharmacist network expands social media usage to Pinterest". Examiner.
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"Taking the mystery out of medication: Online pharmaceutical services seek to increase patient education". Techsling. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
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d Deanna Pogorelc (March 7, 2013).
"Media company's "visual medical encyclopedia" is a Pinterest experiment for pharma". MedCity News. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
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d AIMEE SMOLCZYK (June 8, 2013). "The Newest Player on the Scene - RxWiki". Examiner.
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"Austin-Based RxWiki Seeks To Leverage Pinterest, Social Media". Bio News Texas. March 7, 2013. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
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"NCPA, APhA AND NASPA PARTNER WITH MIRIXA CORPORATION TO LAUNCH RXWIKI.COM". Naspa. August 8, 2007. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
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"Learn About Your Prescription at RxWiki". Yahoo Voices. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
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| Industry | Health Care |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Donald Hackett (CEO) Lou Scalpati |
| Headquarters | Austin, TX |
| Products | Digital Medication Encyclopedia |
| Website | http://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]
External links
- (official website) http://www.rxwiki.com/
References
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"RxWiki Empowers Patients to Improve Medication Adherence". California Business Journal. June 3, 2013. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
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f Richard Blum (June 5, 2013).
"RxWiki Publishes Medication Encyclopedia to Empower Patients". Vatalyst. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
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c REBECCA PERSONS (June 19, 2013). "Digital pharmacist network expands social media usage to Pinterest". Examiner.
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d Marv Dumon (June 6, 2013).
"Study: Hospitals Prefer Apple Over Android". Business 2 Community. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
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^ Alyssa Sellors (June 14, 2013).
"Taking the mystery out of medication: Online pharmaceutical services seek to increase patient education". Techsling. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
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h Jason Poquette, R.Ph. (March 20, 2013).
"RxWiki: Medication Information FOR Patients FROM Pharmacists". The Honest Apothecary. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
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d Deanna Pogorelc (March 7, 2013).
"Media company's "visual medical encyclopedia" is a Pinterest experiment for pharma". MedCity News. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
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d AIMEE SMOLCZYK (June 8, 2013). "The Newest Player on the Scene - RxWiki". Examiner.
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"Austin-Based RxWiki Seeks To Leverage Pinterest, Social Media". Bio News Texas. March 7, 2013. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
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"NCPA, APhA AND NASPA PARTNER WITH MIRIXA CORPORATION TO LAUNCH RXWIKI.COM". Naspa. August 8, 2007. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
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"RxWiki". Retrieved 5 July 2013.
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e Amanda Gordon (June 10, 2013).
"Learn About Your Prescription at RxWiki". Yahoo Voices. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
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