LONDON, March 3 /PRNewswire/ --

CMPMedica, the global healthcare information provider which is a division of United Business Media Limited, has signed an agreement with MAIDIS, the international healthcare software vendor, to provide an integrated medicine management system for two hospitals in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

CMPMedica's Integrated Data Solutions are already used in approximately 700 hospitals in France, 120 in Germany and Eastern Europe, and over 80 across the Asia Pacific region. These solutions, combined with local data in Arabic, will power MAIDIS' e-prescribing software and Electronic Medical Record in the UAE. The integration of CMPMedica's data will help healthcare professionals in the UAE to embrace their expanding roles and meet the changing needs of their hospitals. Overall medicine management will also be improved by access to better prescribing documentation and traceability.

As a result of this agreement, healthcare professionals using MAIDIS software will have access to an accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date drug reference base. In addition MAIDIS users will have access to a world class set of advanced decision support tools that provide alerts and information regarding interactions, allergy, contra-indications, over-dosage and many other aspects of medicines use.

CMPMedica and MAIDIS have been partners in France since 2004 and are expanding their relationship in the Middle East as demand for e-prescribing solutions grows.

Henry Elkington, CEO of CMPMedica said: This new partnership demonstrates that we can address the needs of all solution providers in their international development by providing them with a common international platform combined with local data to deliver trusted decision tools.

Wagdy Zahran, MAIDIS international CEO said: This partnership with CMPMedica allows MAIDIS to get the most advanced solutions to improve prescription safety and reduce medical errors. This integrated approach of medicine management will also help to monitor costs and resources.

1. About CMPMedica

CMPMedica is one of the world's leading providers of drug information to healthcare professionals, with trusted brands such as Vidal (http://www.vidal.fr), MIMS (http://www.mims.com), Glebe Liste Pharmindex (http://www.gelbe-liste.de) and Vademecum (http://www.vademecum.es). CMPMedica has a strong local presence in 24 countries across Europe and Asia/Pacific. CMPMedica's global expertise and strong local presence enables it to deliver unique drug information solutions. CMPMedica's strategy is to work directly with healthcare providers and with the leading healthcare IT suppliers to make the best evidence-based decision support tools available at the point of care. CMPMedica is unique in its ability to combine internationally referenced alert tools with comprehensive local product information, all delivered to IT partners through a common interface.

In addition to drug information CMPMedica also provides information and education to healthcare professionals and patients around the world via a unique portfolio of media products including magazines, newspapers, websites and events.

For more information, go to http://www.cmpmedica.com.

Contact: Sam Elliott, SElliott@cmpmedica.com +44-20-79215000

2. About MAIDIS

MAIDIS is an international software vendor company specialized in the field of healthcare and proposes the most innovative, reliable, modular and flexible solutions on the market today. These solutions, using the most advanced technology available, are based on more than 20 years of experience and know-how in the healthcare field. MAIDIS offers also services like installation, support and training.

MAIDIS is located in France and in the United Arab Emirates. MAIDIS solutions are used today by about 20,000 users (doctors, nurses, administrative staff and secretaries) on more than 2,500 sites.

For more information go to http://www.maidis.com

Contact : Benoit Van Den Bulcke (benoit.vandenbulcke@maidis.fr)

Sam Elliott, of CMPMedica, +44-20-79215000, SElliott@cmpmedica.com; or Benoit Van Den Bulcke of MAIDIS, benoit.vandenbulcke@maidis.fr