including PDA Software, Lexicomp Online, Reference Handbooks and Desktop Software.
History
1978: Lexicomp is founded in Macedonia, Ohio by Robert D. Kerscher, former Chairman and CEO. The principle behind the companies formation of a company that specialises in point-of-care information to support improved patient outcomes for both patients, medical professionals and families undergoing clinical and pharmaceutical environments.
1979-84: In 1979, Lexicomp's first custom laboratory handbook is published for Fairview General Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio. In 1984, the company publishes its own Laboratory Test Handbook and soon focuses its business model solely on medical publishing.
1986-90: Lexicomp hires founding pharmacist Leonard L. Lance, RPh and publishes its first custom drug formulary for Baptist Medical Center of Oklahoma.
1991-93: Lexicomp proudly partners with the American Pharmacists Association (APha) and the first drug reference handbooks were published, including the Drug Information Handbook and Pediatric Dosage Handbook.
The company's first electronic product is released: Lexicomp's Clinical Reference Library on CD-ROM. The first edition of the Drug Information Handbook for Dentistry is introduced.
2000: To best serve the growing hospital market, Lexicomp develops and releases Lexicomp ONLINE, an Internet-based information solution. This same year, a strategic alliance with Pyxis (Cardinal Health) is developed, integrating Lexicomp's clinical information with medication management stations in hospitals around the country.
2001-03: Lexicomp launches its first software for PDA on the Palm platform; the following year, software for Pocket PC devices is released. In November 2001, the company records 1 million logged services in a year's time for Lexicomp ONLINE.
2006: Lexicomp partners with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). Together, in 2007, Lexicomp ONLINE with AHFS is introduced, offering the ideal balance of breadth and depth of trusted drug information. Software for BlackBerry is released. Soon after, the company logs reaches over 4 million logged services in Lexicomp ONLINE in just one month. Software for iPhone, iPad, iTouch, and Android is later released.
eProducts
The combined range of technologies allows for clinical resources are designed for usage by Pharmacists, Physicians, Advanced Practice Nurses, Nurses, Dental Professionals, and Students. Products include:- Lexicomp ONLINE
- Lexicomp Mobile Apps
- Decision Support Data for EHRs
Pharmacology Books
Concise monographs and a uniform, user-friendly format provide rapid access to industry-leading drug information content.Popular Titles include:
- Drug Information Handbook
- Pediatric & Neonatal Dosage Handbook
- Drug Information Handbook for Nursing
- Drug Information Handbook for Advanced Practice Nursing
Dentistry Books
Extensive dental reference library addresses vital topics of interest for today’s dental professional.Popular Titles Include:
- Drug Information Handbook for Dentistry
- Manual of Pediatric Dentistry
- Oral Surgery for the General Dentist