Patient Education from UpToDate

Trusted, reliable, patient-centered content

Though we offer patient education in multiple formats, all content is developed using the same editorial process, keeping information and recommendations consistent across care locations.

Plain language and clinical alignment to support understanding

Our patient education materials and information are modified to be in plain, accessible language to support understanding and comprehension and to help foster plan adherence.

Multiple formats to address the needs of diverse patients

From articles to medication leaflets to videos, our education materials cover thousands of topics in multiple languages. Content is presented in diverse, inclusive images and language so patients can see themselves in the information provided.

Information to influence behavior and outcomes

Topics covered across our suite of solutions address everything from understanding a new diagnosis to preparing for a procedure to supporting the importance of medication adherence.

UpToDate Lexidrug (formerly Lexicomp) medication information

UpToDate Lexidrug provides over 8,000 leaflets drug information leaflets cover topics that include medications (adult and pediatric), diseases and conditions, labs and procedures, natural products, discharge instructions, dental topics, occupational and physical therapy, and health and wellness.

Patient information from Lexidrug is written at an appropriate level for a 5th-7th grade reading level and is also delivered in English, Spanish, and 18 additional languages to support you in educating patients in their native language.

UpToDate Educate integrated videos and leaflets (US only)

Provide additional detailed health information and guidance, including patient-friendly videos and leaflets, with UpToDate Educate, our award-winning patient engagement solution. Content is aligned with the UpToDate editorial team and can be seamlessly integrated into workflows and accessible through patient portals, email, and print.

With access to patient education online, patients and caregivers can reach important drug information when they need it and come back to it when questions arise.