First DataBank, a subsidiary of Hearst Corporation, is the leading provider of electronic drug information to the healthcare industry. First DataBank is known for supporting thousands of drug knowledge base implementations - ranging from pharmacy dispensing and claims processing to emerging applications including computerised physician order entry (CPOE), electronic health records (EHR), e-Prescribing, Pharmacy Management Systems (PMS) and electronic medication administration records (EMAR).

First DataBank Australia employs a team of Australian community and hospital pharmacists, who, in consultation with Doctors and other Health Care Professionals, ensure that data is reviewed and relevant for Australian applications. The database has been designed by a technical team with many years experience in Australian pharmacy software and a proven track record in deploying PBS data and software.

Patient safety is the driving force behind our business. Through the effective integration of our clinical decision support we enable safer prescribing, dispensing and administration, helping clinicians to avoid potential medication errors.