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Pediatric Drug Formulary

500+ Drugs — Neofax & Harriet Lane

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1 What is the Pediatric Drug Formulary?

The Pediatric Drug Formulary screen gives clinicians searchable access to dosage information drawn from two named references — Neofax for neonatology and the Harriet Lane Handbook for general paediatrics — plus dedicated Emergency NICU and Emergency PICU drug sections. Users pick a source, then search or browse entries that link to a page reference in the original formulary text. On iOS, the app displays an educational-use disclaimer banner reminding users to verify against current clinical guidelines and institutional protocols.

2 When to use it

  • Looking up neonatal drug dosing (Neofax-sourced) during NICU care
  • Looking up general paediatric drug dosing (Harriet Lane Handbook-sourced)
  • Rapid access to emergency NICU drugs (infusions, resuscitation medications) during a crisis
  • Rapid access to emergency PICU STAT bolus and infusion drugs during a crisis
  • Cross-checking a drug's page reference in the source formulary text

3 Formula & method

This is a reference/search tool rather than a calculator: it has no formula. It lets the user choose a source — Neofax (labelled 'Neonatology,' 200 drugs) or the Harriet Lane Handbook (labelled 'Paediatrics,' 457 drugs) — then search or browse an alphabetical list of drug entries, each linking to a page reference in a PDF viewer. Separate shortcut cards open Emergency NICU Drugs (14 drugs, described as infusions/resuscitation) and Emergency PICU Drugs (10 STAT bolus drugs plus 9 infusions).
  • Neofax
  • Harriet Lane Handbook

4 Frequently asked questions

What sources does the drug formulary draw from?

The app states its dosage information comes from Neofax and the Harriet Lane Handbook.

How many drugs are in the formulary?

The app's feature description cites 676 drugs total on the full web app, split in-app into 200 Neofax (Neonatology) entries and 457 Harriet Lane (Paediatrics) entries.

Is there a fast path to emergency drug dosing?

Yes — dedicated Emergency NICU Drugs (14 drugs) and Emergency PICU Drugs (10 STAT bolus + 9 infusions) shortcut cards sit above the main source selector.

Does the app warn against relying on it as the sole source?

On iOS, an educational disclaimer banner tells users the content is "for educational and reference use only" and to verify against current clinical guidelines and institutional protocols.

How is a specific drug entry displayed?

Search results show the drug name and its page number in the source formulary, opening into a PDF viewer screen.

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For qualified clinicians. This page and the PediAid app are a clinical aid only. Calculations and reference data must be verified against the patient's clinical context, the source guideline and your local protocols before any treatment decision is made.