FDB Acquires MedOptimise to Strengthen Medicines Optimisation Offerings
FDB (First Databank), the UK’s leading provider of medicines optimisation and prescribing decision support solutions, proudly announces the acquisition of MedOptimise, an award-winning pioneer in software designed to aid in the coordination of medicines initiatives.
MedOptimise’s web-based platform, used extensively by NHS professionals, facilitates the creation, recording, monitoring, and analysis of medication-related interventions across GP practices, Primary Care Networks, and commissioning bodies like Integrated Care Boards and Health Boards.
Darren Nichols, Managing Director of FDB UK, commented, “We are thrilled to welcome MedOptimise to FDB. Their aligned vision of improving medication outcomes, minimising medication errors, and safely reducing prescribing costs through high-quality data and technology complements our solutions perfectly. This acquisition will enable us to offer more comprehensive and integrated medicines optimisation services to our NHS customers and partners.”
Sean Mackey, Founder and Director of MedOptimise, shared, “Joining FDB, a recognised leader in our field, offers us the expertise, resources, and scale to enhance our solutions and deliver further benefits to the NHS and patients. We are excited about the collaborative opportunities ahead.”
The acquisition will expand and enhance FDB’s existing portfolio of primary care medicines optimisation solutions, including market-leading solutions like FDB OptimiseRx and FDB AnalyseRx, supporting healthcare commissioners and frontline professionals across the UK in safe, cost-effective prescribing practices.
About FDB
FDB (First Databank UK Ltd) creates and delivers the world’s most powerful drug knowledge that ignites, inspires, and illuminates critical medication decisions. We collaborate with our partners to help improve patient safety, operational efficiency, and health outcomes. Our solutions drive healthcare information systems that serve the majority of hospitals, GP practices, pharmacies and many other areas of healthcare and are used by thousands of clinicians every day. For a complete look at our solutions and services, please visit https://www.fdbhealth.co.uk/, or follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.
About MedOptimise
Founded in 2014, MedOptimise is dedicated to enhancing NHS England’s goals of medicines optimisation with its award-winning, multi-use clinical intelligence platform. The platform supports clinical decision-making and maintains rigorous data security standards. Discover more at https://www.medoptimise.co.uk/.
