What is Sermo Drug Ratings?
Sermo Drug Ratings is the first and only global peer-to-peer drug review system provided exclusively from verified licensed physicians. It empowers doctors to share their expertise and real-world experiences with the medical community.
Who can rate drugs on Sermo?
Only Sermo’s triple-verified, licensed physicians can rate drugs. These ratings are visible within Sermo’s Advanced Practice Provider and Pharmacist communities, and are now publicly accessible to other healthcare professionals and consumers on Sermo’s public Drug Ratings page.
Why do physicians rate drugs on Sermo?
- Share unique, insider information not commonly found elsewhere.
- Provide honest and unbiased opinions.
- Help peers make informed prescribing decisions based on real-world experiences.
How are drugs rated?
Drugs are rated across the following five dimensions:
- Safety – How safe the drug is for human use.
- Efficacy – How well the drug works for its intended use.
- Tolerability – How minimal and manageable the side effects are.
- Accessibility – Factors like cost, insurance/payor coverage, formulary inclusion, and availability in medical settings.
- Adherence – How well patients comply with the treatment regimen.
Physicians can also include comments in their reviews to provide detailed insights and share practical experiences with prescribing the drug.
When should you use Sermo Drug Ratings?
Healthcare professionals may turn to Sermo Drug Ratings in the following situations:
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Uncommon indications
- Consulting reviews when treating less common conditions.
- With 13,000 known medical conditions, it’s helpful to learn from peers who’ve treated similar cases.
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Wide spectrum of indications
- For specialties like Emergency Medicine that handle a broad variety of conditions, keeping up with the latest treatments is vital.
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Patient-specific challenges
- Address unique patient needs, such as treatment adherence or access to medications, by comparing accessibility ratings.
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New drugs or indications
- Avoid hesitation with new treatments by understanding peer-reviewed insights into their effectiveness and safety.
Sermo Spotlight Volume 3: Drug Ratings
Watch our step-by-step video tutorial to see how easy it is to explore and rate drugs using Sermo Drug Ratings.
Sermo Drug Ratings is a powerful tool for sharing expert reviews and helping healthcare professionals stay informed. By contributing and consulting ratings, physicians can enhance decision-making, benefiting both their peers and their patients.