Micromedex vs eTG (2025): The Encyclopedia vs The Guide

Last reviewed: 2025-12-19 · Reviewed by

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At a Glance

Who is it for?

Micromedex:Pharmacists

eTG:Prescribers (Australia)

Why choose Micromedex?

**Detail**: Everything known about a drug.
**Safety**: Interaction and IV compatibility.
**Tox**: Poisoning management.

Why choose eTG?

**Actionable**: Tells you what to do.
**Structured**: Organised by disease, not drug.
**Local**: Australian standard of care.

Feature Comparison

Capability	Micromedex	eTG
Input	Drug Name	Condition Name
Output	Facts	Instructions

In-Depth Analysis

Overview

eTG tells you which drug to pick. Micromedex tells you everything about that drug. In Australia, eTG is the primary tool for doctors, while Micromedex supports pharmacy and complex care.

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Use-Cases

Managing Hypertension

When to choose Micromedex

Lists the drugs, but not the order.

When to choose eTG

**Winner.** Step-by-step algorithm.

Checking Drug Stability

When to choose Micromedex

**Winner.**