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Safe and effective medication use is paramount in healthcare, particularly for outpatients who often have limited interaction with medical staff. Traditional drug information provision, relying on manual methods or generic online resources, frequently falls short in delivering personalized and easily accessible details directly related to a patient's specific prescriptions. This can lead to misunderstandings, medication errors, and suboptimal adherence. There is a critical need for advanced digital solutions to empower patients with comprehensive, individualized drug information. This study addresses this gap by developing and evaluating an advanced web-based software, Phasolpro DrugInfo, designed to enable outpatients to access personal prescription data, detailed drug and disease information, and relevant health communication resources conveniently. It aims to improve patient safety and enhance self-management of their health.

Healthcare professionals, software developers, public health researchers, pharmacists, and healthcare policy-makers interested in digital health solutions for patient education and medication management.

The study focused on the development and evaluation of Phasolpro DrugInfo, an advanced drug information software tailored for outpatients to enhance their medication understanding and management. Addressing the limitations of current manual and generic information systems, the research first involved a comprehensive needs assessment and the establishment of detailed user requirements specifications (URS). Subsequently, extensive datasets were built, encompassing summary and detailed information for 427 drugs and over 50 common diseases, complemented by infographics for improved patient comprehension. The software's architecture and 19 user interfaces were meticulously designed before proceeding with its programming on a web-based platform using Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL Server 2019. Phasolpro DrugInfo offers robust functionalities, allowing users to store, retrieve, and view personal prescription details, access comprehensive drug and disease information, utilize health communication tools, and report adverse drug reactions. A notable feature includes QR code generation and scanning for efficient prescription data entry, enabling patients to manage their health information through personal accounts. Evaluation confirmed the software successfully met its functional requirements, demonstrated excellent compatibility across various devices and browsers, and is ready for practical implementation. This innovative solution significantly improves the accessibility and personalization of drug information services, promoting patient adherence, reducing medication errors, and facilitating early detection of adverse events, ultimately empowering outpatients in their treatment journey.