Quick summary and origin
Guía Farma is a nonprofit reference application for iPhone and iPad that compiles the work of the Editorial Committee of Cuba’s National Drug Formulary. Its content is drawn from the Virtual Health Library of Cuba, managed by the National Center for Medical Sciences Information (Infomed), and is available in both printed and digital forms.
Intended users
This tool is aimed primarily at health professionals who need a reliable, context-specific source of information about medications distributed in Cuba. It is not a substitute for clinical judgment; medications and treatment plans should only be prescribed or changed following professional medical advice.
How to locate information in the app
- Save frequently consulted medications and medicinal plants to a favorites list for rapid retrieval.
- Export full medication profiles as PDF files so you can consult them offline.
- Use the barcode scanner to look up product details (note that not every drug’s barcode is registered in the app).
- Browse medicines alphabetically or filter by pharmacological class, formulation/presentation, and reported risks.
- Search for medicinal plants either alphabetically or by their pharmacological action.
Additional conveniences
- A dark-mode display is available for easier reading in low-light conditions.
- The app is provided free of charge as a complementary resource; using it implies acceptance of its terms and conditions.
Related resources and alternatives
If you require tools for device-integrated monitoring (for example, glucose monitoring solutions), consider apps and services designed for those devices; some popular hardware vendors provide companion apps compatible with iPhone and iPad.
Important legal and usage notes
The information in Guía Farma is educational and reference-oriented. It should not be used to make prescribing decisions without consulting a qualified healthcare professional. Please review and accept the app’s terms and conditions before using it.
Technical
- iPhone
- Free