Clair vs UpToDate Lexidrug
UpToDate Lexidrug, formerly Lexicomp, is Wolters Kluwer's drug reference with interaction analysis, Trissel's IV compatibility, dosing guidance for renal and hepatic impairment, obesity, pediatrics and pregnancy, and an offline app. App-store listings show a personal subscription at $29.99 per month, currency not stated, and the enterprise tier is a contact form. According to the Yale library, Yale New Haven replaced Micromedex with Lexicomp in September 2022.
Clair, from CareTria, is a free-text search with an interaction function. Its page says it integrates into EHR systems and offers an API, and names no EHR. Lexidrug's product page lists Trissel's tool for compatibility, preparation, administration and stability, plus renal and hepatic dosing. cary.health/clair and askclair.ai list neither, which makes Clair the loser for a hospital pharmacy that needs both.
Drug info · Reviewed November 2, 2026
Clair
by CareTria · founded 2017
Clinical AI reference for clinicians with drug interactions, antibiotic stewardship and answers that cite their sources.
UpToDate Lexidrug
by Wolters Kluwer
Drug reference with interaction analysis, dosing guidance and IV compatibility, from UpToDate (formerly Lexicomp).
When to pick each one
Clair
- Page promises EHR integration and an API
- Stewardship function by infection type
UpToDate Lexidrug
- Trissel's IV compatibility tool
- Renal, hepatic and pediatric dosing guidance
- Offline mobile app
Score
Each row shows points earned of points available under the published rubric.
Clair
35of 100
UpToDate Lexidrug
30of 100
| Dimension | Clair | UpToDate Lexidrug | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHR integrations (count) | 0 / 4.2 | 0 / 4.2 | 0 |
| Top-3 EHR coverage (Epic / Oracle / Athena) | 0 / 2.4 | 0 / 2.4 | 0 |
| Peer-reviewed papers | 8.4 / 21 | 0 / 21 | +8.4 |
| RCT / meta-analysis / systematic review | 3 / 6 | 0 / 6 | +3 |
| Funding & adoption signal | 3.9 / 15.6 | 15.6 / 15.6 | -11.7 |
| Pricing transparency | 0 / 6 | 3 / 6 | -3 |
| Years in market | 6 / 6 | 0 / 6 | +6 |
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Pricing
Clair
| Tier | Monthly | Annual | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | n/a | n/a | No public price. Vendor page says it is "competitively priced" with no tiers. Free and individual accounts must not be used with PHI; BAA only for organizational accounts. |
UpToDate Lexidrug
| Tier | Monthly | Annual | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | n/a | n/a | No public price, contact form only. Personal subscriptions are also sold (mobile app and store.uptodate.com), but the current personal price is not confirmed. |
Evidence
Clair
Peer-reviewed
1 PubMed record names Clair.
UpToDate Lexidrug
No FDA decision, peer-reviewed study or community post in our record.
Compliance and integrations
Documented from each vendor’s own pages.
| Spec | Clair | UpToDate Lexidrug |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ||
| HIPAA | ||
| SOC 2 Type II | ||
| EHR integrations | Not specified | Not specified |
| Founded | 2017 | n/a |
| HQ | US | NL |
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Common questions
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Drug references (Lexidrug, Micromedex, Epocrates) and interaction checkers (Drugs.com, Medscape). Built for the clinician at the point of care.