2009AA Gold Standard Alchemy Source Information

Web site:
http://www.alchemyrx.com/about_alchemy.htm

Authority
Gold Standard is a leading developer of clinical information software, services and solutions.

Purpose
Alchemy's purpose is to supply healthcare systems and applications with built-in integrated functionality, reliable content and decision support tools.

Description
Alchemy includes drug product data, drug images, pricing information, professional monographs, patient education and clinical decision support data.

Metathesaurus Scope
The Metathesaurus representation of Alchemy includes only clinical drugs and ingredients.

The Metathesaurus representation of Alchemy includes approximately 10,743 branded clinical drugs and 5,042 clinical drugs.

Audience
Alchemy is used by health care professionals and organizations.

Update Frequency
Alchemy is updated regularly.

Metathesaurus Update Frequency
Alchemy is updated in each Metathesaurus release as part of RxNorm.

Sites Consulted

1. Alchemy [Internet]. Tampa (FL): Gold Standard; c2008. Alchemy product overview; c2008 [cited 2008 Sep 29]. Available from: http://www.alchemyrx.com/about_alchemy.htm