DynaMedex vs iatroX (2025): Bullet-Point Reference vs Conversational Assistant

Last reviewed: 2025-12-17 · Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler, MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP

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At a Glance

Who is it for?

iatroX:UK clinicians needing fast, guideline-compliant answers.

DynaMed / DynaMedex:Hospital clinicians needing deep evidence summaries & US drug data.

Why choose iatroX?

  • **Conversational**: Ask 'How do I treat CAP?' and get a full synthesized plan.
  • **UK-Specific**: Grounded in NICE, CKS, and BNF (DynaMed is US-led).
  • **Free for Individuals**: No subscription required.
  • **Integrated Learning**: Includes Quiz and Brainstorm modes.

Why choose DynaMed / DynaMedex?

  • **Speed of Updates**: Famous for updating evidence daily.
  • **Micromedex Integration**: Unrivalled drug data (IV compatibility, toxicology).
  • **Bulleted Format**: Extremely fast to scan visually.
  • **Graded Evidence**: Transparent 'Level of Evidence' tags for every claim.

Feature Comparison

CapabilityiatroXDynaMed / DynaMedex
Workflow-Search -> Scan Bullets
Geographic Focus-Global/US
Drug Data-Micromedex (Deep Pharmacology)

In-Depth Analysis

Overview

DynaMedex is the preferred tool for many hospital libraries because it combines DynaMed (rapid disease summaries) with Micromedex (deep drug data). Its philosophy is "bullets over prose"—it is designed for scanning.

iatroX is designed for synthesis. Instead of making you scan bullets to build a plan, it reads the relevant UK guidelines (NICE/CKS) and constructs the plan for you.

Use-Cases

Ward Round Q&A

When to choose iatroX

  • 'What is the management of HAP per NICE?' -> Synthesized answer.

When to choose DynaMed / DynaMedex

  • Search 'HAP' -> Scan 'Treatment' bullets for drug choices.

IV Drug Compatibility

When to choose iatroX

  • Not supported.

When to choose DynaMed / DynaMedex

  • **Essential.** Use Micromedex to check Y-site compatibility.

FAQs

Is iatroX better than DynaMed?
For UK-specific guideline adherence, yes. For raw evidence grading and IV drug compatibility, DynaMedex is superior.
Does iatroX use Micromedex data?
No. iatroX relies on the BNF and NICE for drug information.