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Getting Started

Introduction

Welcome to MedSafe - Nigeria's premier drug reference platform

Welcome to MedSafe

MedSafe is Nigeria's most comprehensive drug reference platform, built for healthcare professionals who need fast, accurate, and locally relevant drug information at the point of care.

What is MedSafe?

MedSafe provides a curated database of over 5,000 drugs available in Nigeria, complete with Nigerian brand names, NAFDAC registration data, local pricing, and clinical decision support tools tailored for Nigerian clinical practice.

Who is MedSafe For?

  • Pharmacists — Drug lookup, interaction checking, NAFDAC verification
  • Doctors — Prescribing support, clinical calculators, safety screening
  • Nurses — Dosing references, IV infusion calculators, drug administration guides
  • Students — Learning resources, drug monographs, CPD activities

Key Features

  • Comprehensive drug search with Nigerian brand names
  • Drug interaction checker for up to 10 medications
  • 16+ clinical calculators for dosing and patient assessment
  • 7 safety screening tools (pregnancy, lactation, G6PD, allergy, paediatric, elderly, NTI)
  • NAFDAC barcode scanner and verification
  • Offline mode for areas with limited connectivity
  • Developer API for integration into health systems

Ready to get started? Head to the Quick Start guide to set up your account and make your first drug search.