DynaMed vs NICE CKS (2025): Global vs UK Primary Care

Last reviewed: 2025-12-19 · Reviewed by

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At a Glance

Who is it for?

DynaMed:All Clinicians

NICE CKS:GPs

Why choose DynaMed?

  • **Scope**: Covers hospital medicine and rare diseases.
  • **Updates**: Updates daily with new trials.
  • **Detail**: Deeper background and evidence.

Why choose NICE CKS?

  • **Relevance**: Perfectly aligned with NHS funding/rules.
  • **Brevity**: Only what a GP needs to know.
  • **Safety**: The medicolegal standard for UK GPs.

Feature Comparison

CapabilityDynaMedNICE CKS
RegionInternationalUK Only
SettingAll CarePrimary Care

In-Depth Analysis

Overview

NICE CKS is the rulebook for UK GPs. DynaMed is the encyclopedia for everyone else (or for when CKS doesn't cover the topic).

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Use-Cases

Managing Stroke in Hospital

When to choose DynaMed

  • **Winner.**

When to choose NICE CKS

  • 'Admit to hospital'.

Managing Acne in GP

When to choose DynaMed

  • Good.

When to choose NICE CKS

  • **Winner.** Tailored advice.