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How you can efficiently search for product information on the NHS dm+d
Oct 20, 2022
Accessing the NHS dm+d is important to both Pharma and Healthcare Professionals. Our live training webinar will help you navigate this database.
Accessing the NHS dm+d is important to both Pharma and Healthcare Professionals. Pharma companies need to understand this database to ensure their products are listed correctly and to gain competitor intelligence, while Healthcare Professionals require access for procurement and ordering processes.
What is the NHS dm+d?
The NHS dm+d (dictionary of medicines and devices) is a database containing all medicines prescribed and dispensed by the NHS via the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS). It includes vital logistical information, such as price, availability, supplier details, GTINs, SNOMED codes, pack sizes and route of administration.
What is the emc med data browser?
Finding your way around the NHS dm+d database can be a challenging task. The emc med data browser is a modern search platform developed by Datapharm to help Pharma and Healthcare professionals navigate the NHS dm+d more efficiently.
The emc med data browser has been designed to simplify your work, allowing you to do more with the information stored in the NHS's product information database.
This tool allows you to:
- Quickly look up product information
- Export product information into Excel
- Save products and packs as Favourites
- Set change alerts for when product information changes
How to make your work with the dm+d database as efficient as possible: live training webinar
As we’ve seen the emc med data browser positively impact the working lives of Pharma and Healthcare professionals, we’d like to help users get the most out of its functionality.
On October 26th, we ran a live training webinar. Our Customer Success team provided tips and tricks which all Pharma professionals should know when accessing the dm+d database with emc med data.
During this live session, you can learn from the following:
- How to use filters and find relevant, up-to-date product information on the dm+d database
- How to save products to a list, export lists and receive notifications about key products
- Have all your questions answered by our Customer Success team in our live Q&A