About this app: Lexicomp is a comprehensive clinical drug information app including Lexi-Drugs and Lexi-Interact. Lexicomp is provided to you courtesy of Himmelfarb Library.
When you will use it: to look up specific drugs; to identify possible drug interactions; to identify visually identify drugs.
Online Access: Lexicomp is available as a web resource and will display well on your iPad. It can be accessed directly from from Himmelfarb Library's homepage. Lexicomp's website is not mobile-optimized so if you wish to use it from your phone regularly, you may opt to add it as an app.
App Access (OPTIONAL): Lexicomp's app requires annual authentication to keep it activated.
- Note: the below instructions will allow you to activate Lexicomp at no charge via Himmelfarb Library's subscription. Do not activate a Lexicomp trial which will incur a $29.99/month charge to your iTunes account.
- Access Lexi-Comp and click on the blue button labeled Mobile Access Codes.
- Select the iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad platform and that you are a new customer; copy the authorization code displayed in red. You can copy directly from your iPad by holding your finger on the code and selecting copy from the pop-up menu.
- Create a personal Lexicomp account then login to your Lexicomp account.
- Under Add a Subscription by Code, paste or type the Lexicomp authorization code. To paste, hold your finger in the desired location and choose Paste from the pop-up menu.
- On your iPad, open Lexicomp and login with your Lexicomp login/password; Lexicomp content will automatically load to your iPad.