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If required to reference MIMS Annual for an essay or journal article, you will need to follow the style preferred by the institution/publication for serials or books (probably treat as book), but you will generally need this information.
If referencing from MIMS Abbreviated, you will need to follow the style preferred by the institution/publication for serials or books (probably treat as serial), using information as above except:
If quoting from eMIMS, again you will need to follow the style preferred by the institution/publication but you will generally need this information
If referencing MIMS accessed online, follow the style preferred by the institution/publication (probably treat as serial online) but you will generally need this information:
This is the new version of eMIMS that can be accessed via your favourite web browser on Windows, Mac, and most tablet devices.
With eMIMS Cloud there is nothing to install or update – your costs in maintaining the Cloud version are lower than the Desktop version.
This is the classic version of eMIMS that is installed on your Windows PC.
Is there a way to tell within eMIMS what are prescription vs over-the-counter products?
Or are all products within eMIMS prescription products?
Answer:
The pharmaceutical schedule, ie unscheduled, S2, S3, S4 etc appears next to the product name within the abbreviated entry. An Rx will also appear for prescription medicines.
For example: Adalat (Tablets) Rx (S4)
For further questions: email subscriptions@mims.com.au or call (02) 9902 7700
We send an updated eMIMS DVD three times per year – April, August and December. However, in between these releases the monthly updates are provided on the MIMS website.
Select the link below for the step-by-step instructions on installing the eMIMS Classic monthly updates.
Every April, August and December all customers who have a subscription to eMIMS are sent a disk that contains both a software and data update.
When you first purchase new eMIMS Desktop, you will be sent the latest DVD to install it. For example, if you order in July then you will be sent the April DVD to get you started.
If you place your order for new eMIMS Desktop just prior to the April, August or December release, then you will be sent the latest DVD and then the new DVD shortly afterwards.
For example, if you place your first order on August 1st then you will be sent the April DVD to get you started and then the August DVD as soon as it is released.
This means you install the April DVD, then the May, June and July data updates, and then finally the August DVD when it arrives.
If you are upgrading from old eMIMS to new eMIMS Desktop just prior to the April, August or December release, then you may also be sent the old eMIMS CD because the mailing list is extracted a month before. In this case you can ignore the CD and throw it out.
To purchase or renew a subscription to eMIMS Classic please either:
MIMS updates the medicines data each month with at least 150 changes to the product information each month.
It is very important therefore that users of eMIMS ensure that they have the latest information at their fingertips.
We send an updated eMIMS DVD three times per year (April, August and December) for our clients to install on their computers.
However, in between these DVD releases the monthly updates are available from our website for downloading.
Before downloading the monthly updates, please ensure to:
Yes, MIMS will send you an email when monthly updates are available.
Medicines Data is updated every month.
Your yearly subscription includes three DVD updates (December, April and August) and monthly updates from our website at www.mims.com.au every month in between DVDs.
You can automatically retrieve and install the monthly updates using the “Check for Updates” button at the bottom of the preferences section.
No, once you have successfully installed the DVD you will not need to log in when you open eMIMS Classic.
MIMS will provide you with a DVD to install the application.
Depending on your requirement as well as on the type of your license subscription, you can either install eMIMS Classic using the Standalone or Network mode.
eMIMS Classic can be installed on a desktop or laptop with one of the following Operating Systems:
| Supported Platforms |
| Windows 8, 10 |
| Windows 7 |
| Windows Vista |
| Not recommended:
Windows XP NOTE: Microsoft have provided the following announcement regarding their support for Windows XP… “After April 8, 2014, there will be no new security updates, non-security hotfixes, free or paid assisted support options or online technical content updates.” For further information from Microsoft click here. |
Your PC or laptop should meet the following minimum specification:
| Component | Requirement |
| Computer | Pentium Dual Core1.6 GHz x86 or x64-bit CPU |
| Memory | 2 GB |
| Hard disk | 5 GB |
| Display | 1366 x 768 or higher |
| .Net version | 4.0 or later |
Application Server-based technology can enable remote access to programs running on a centralised server, and is particularly attractive to large, widely dispersed organisations.
The use of eMIMS with Application Server-based technology such as Windows Terminal Server or Citrix MetaFrame is not supported.
Having said that… many of our larger customers use eMIMS with Application Server-based technology to their advantage.
Hints for using eMIMS with Application Server-based technology
eMIMS Classic requires Microsoft Windows to run.
Many of our Mac customers run eMIMS Classic by purchasing and installing a third-party software like “Windows for Mac”; however this is not supported by MIMS.
As an alternative product, the new eMIMS Cloud can easily be accessed on a MAC computer through the use of any web browser.
Click here to get more details on eMIMS Cloud.
For iMIMS users, please refer to this site/link: iMIMS passwords
For MIMS for Android users, please refer to this site/link: MIMS for Android passwords
Internet access is not required, however it is required to install the App and to logon for the first time.
The application resides on your device so internet access is not required for general usage such as drug search, product information, interactions checking, etc.
However, you will need internet access to download the application, install monthly MIMS medicine data updates, and logon for the first time. It is best to do data updates via a Wi-Fi connection, but you can also do this via your mobile network if required.
General requirements:
MIMS for Android:
iMIMS:
Licensing:
You can find technical help on the Knowledge Base or email support@mims.com.au
Or you can contact MIMS Customer Service on 1800 800 629 if you need further assistance.
iMIMS can be installed on an iPhone, iTouch, iPad, and iPad Mini.
iMIMS requires the latest iOS version (9.3.1 or later).
The following devices support iOS 9.3.1:
MIMS for Android can be installed on any Android device as long as it meets the minimum OS version (4.0.3 or above).
iMIMS
MIMS for Android
iMIMS and MIMS for Android have only Australian approved medicine information and is designed for the Australian market.
The database is significantly bigger and more complex than other apps and includes Pill Identification, Drug Interaction checking, Browse functionality and much more.
Printing is unavailable as of this time.
MIMS Apps can be purchased as a 12-month subscription.
You can purchase a subscription or renew your subscription within the MIMS App.
For Enterprise Accounts
MIMS will provide a special account based on the number of users requiring access to MIMS App.
Each member of the enterprise will be given access to either iMIMS and/or MIMS for Android for the duration of the MIMS contract.
There are 2 ways to reset your password:
The MIMS App itself is free to install and use for a 7 day trial period.
However to continue using after the 7 day free trial, you must purchase a 12 month subscription.
MIMS content is for Australian healthcare professionals and providers.
The price of an iMIMS subscription reflects the value of this application and its content.
The price is consistent with other MIMS products.
iMIMS and MIMS for Android contains a large amount of information that is maintained on a daily basis by our editorial staff.
The ongoing maintenance of this data ensures that you are able to access the most up to date medicines information.
For each individual subscription, you are allowed to install and log into the application on 2 devices.
Should you require the App on more than 2 devices, please contact MIMS Customer Service on (02) 9902 7700
iMIMS
You can download iMIMS from the Apple App Store. Please refer to this link for the detailed instructions.
The App store can be accessed through:
Please note:
You will need to have a Wi-Fi connection initially to download the app as the file is large.
For iPad Users:
iMIMS is an iPhone app that can also be installed on an iPad.
If you have iOS7 or later, and search for iMIMS, you may not see the app displayed. This is because the iPad will display iPad apps only by default. All you need to do is Tap on the “iPad Only” menu at the top of the screen and tap on “iPhone Only”. Then the iMIMS App will show on your App Store search results.
Watch this video for a quick demonstration on how to search for and install iMIMS onto your iPad.
MIMS for Android
You can download the App through your Android phone tapping on Google PlayStore. Please refer to this link for the detailed instructions.
iMIMS can be installed onto your iPad.
Do note that iOS7 introduced a number of User Interface changes and improvements. One thing you may not be aware of is that the App Store on your iPad will only display iPad apps by default. You can still install an iPhone App (such as iMIMS), but you must tell your iPad to display iPhone Apps.
Watch this video for a quick demonstration on how to search for and install iMIMS onto your iPad.