First Databank builds on drug knowledge interoperability module

First Database (FDB) released a broad range of cross references for its FDB Interoperability Module, an EHR tool that can aid clinical decision support, electronic prescribing and medication management.

The module allows cross referencing between FDB clinical drug knowledge and standardized vocabularies, such as SNOMED-CT, the National Library of Medicines RxNorm and Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Drug File Terminology, according to an Oct. 22 statement. FDB believes the module could support provider efforts to meet the requirements of Meaningful Use Stage 2 by enabling the exchange of patient medications, medication allergies and immunizations.