VIDAL Mobile is a portable drug information portal designed for clinicians, pharmacists and medical students who need reliable medication data on the go. The VIDAL Mobile app provides offline access to drug monographs, international nonproprietary names (DCI), therapeutic strategies and decision trees, plus an interaction checker and safety summaries for use during consultations, ward rounds or travel.
Key features
Comprehensive monographs covering over 11,000 medicines and 4,000 parapharmacy products are provided and based on official references. DCI files describe active substances with dosages, routes and therapeutic properties for quick lookup. VIDAL Recos contain validated therapeutic strategies and commented decision trees authored by a network of experts. Offline access and an interaction checker that analyzes virtual prescriptions by severity support bedside use and rapid checks when connectivity is limited. Free modules include adverse effects organized by system and frequency, vaccination recommendations and a rare disease lexicon.
Advantages
VIDAL Mobile makes essential drug information accessible without network connectivity and aligns content with official public references. Monthly updates are available for subscribers, and decision support tools and interaction analysis assist clinical decisions and continuing medical education. A mix of free and subscription modules allows users to evaluate core utilities before committing to full access.
Disadvantages
Full access to monographs and DCI files requires an annual subscription (€29.99) and VIDAL Recos are offered as a separate paid option (€19.99). Subscriptions renew automatically and should be disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period to avoid renewal; cancellations are not possible during an active subscription period. The app is intended for licensed healthcare professionals and requires authentication, which limits access for the general public.
