FDB

Our story began over four decades ago, in 1977, when we started by publishing a quarterly magazine of drug prices. Since those early days, we have evolved into the leading provider of clinical and descriptive drug knowledge that is integrated into healthcare information systems all around the world. We are proud that our knowledge has been tried, tested, and trusted by millions of physicians, pharmacists, nurses, claims adjudicators, consumers, and other healthcare decision-makers. As part of the Hearst Health network, a global, diversified media, information, and services company, we are at the forefront of healthcare innovation. We are a team of highly credentialed clinicians and knowledge specialists, offering an unmatched depth of experience in successfully developing and integrating medical knowledge into healthcare information systems. Our expertise is the bedrock upon which we build our trusted solutions.

We are innovators who embrace new thinking, which is why we continuously create cutting-edge knowledge solutions to meet both current and emerging needs. Our current focus includes evolving drug decision support to be based on the unique context of each patient, enabling a seamless flow of prescriptions between prescribers, payers, and pharmacies, and helping patients better understand and adhere to their medications. We are also tackling supply chain disruptions with our medical device and supplies knowledge. We believe in a 'patient-first' approach and are actively developing genetics-based medication care guidance and exploring cloud-based information exchange to meet the evolving medication literacy needs of consumers. Our vision is for a healthier world, and our mission is driven by the conviction that when knowledge becomes more powerful, the impossible becomes achievable. We are dedicated to providing the essential knowledge that supports healthcare IT systems and the decision-makers who use them, ultimately improving patient safety and health outcomes.