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FDB (First Databank, Inc.)

Overview

First Databank, Inc. (FDB) is a prominent provider of drug and medical device databases that assist healthcare professionals in making informed decisions. Established in 1977 and based in South San Francisco, California, FDB operates globally with offices in Indianapolis, Exeter, Dubai, and Hyderabad. It is part of the Hearst Health network.

FDB specializes in integrating clinical drug knowledge into healthcare information systems. Its flagship product, MedKnowledge, is a trusted drug database that supports various healthcare IT systems, including electronic health records and ePrescribing. The company also offers clinical decision support solutions designed to provide clinicians with accurate and up-to-date information for safe medication practices. Additionally, FDB's ePrescribing network, FDB Vela, enhances transaction efficiency and communication among healthcare stakeholders. With a commitment to quality and innovation, FDB serves a diverse range of healthcare organizations, including thousands of hospitals and pharmacies, ensuring high standards in medication safety and patient engagement.

Basic Information

Industry Hospital & health care
Founded 1978
Revenue $70M
Headquarters 701 Gateway Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA 94080, United States
Languages English
Parent Organization Hearst

Contact Details

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

  • Medication decision support solutions
  • Cliniciancentric medication dosing decision support
  • Advanced developer solution options
  • Drug pricing analysis solutions
  • Item master management
  • Medical device database
  • Clinical decision support
  • CDS analytics
  • Electronic prescribing network
  • ePrescribing network
  • Data analytics
  • Population health
  • Drug databases
  • Veterinarian eprescribing
  • Informatics
  • Medication instructions
  • Interoperability
  • Hospitals & health care
  • Hospital & health care

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