Database or Archive Source (do not use this example for works obtained from academic research databases/platforms; instead, cite the source content)
Notes:
Use these examples and "provide name of the database or archive when it publishes original, proprietary works available only in that database" (APA Manual, Section 9.30). Also italicize the name of the database.
DailyMed entry of drug information. Authoritative database maintained by the National Library of Medicine. Note that since content is archived and not constantly revised like UpToDate, date of retrieval is not included.
National Library of Medicine. (2024, December 13). Tucks medicated cooling pads-witch hazel solution. DailyMed. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=b3e68008-3d0d-4124-9579-b503e9fb95c9
How to cite this work in-text:
Parenthetical: (National Library of Medicine, 2024)
Narrative: National Library of Medicine (2021)
Direct quote: (National Library of Medicine, 2021, Uses section, para. 1)
Software (do not use this example for common software programs such as word processing or spreadsheet, or common to the discipline; instead, cite in-text). See APA Manual, Section 10.10.
App, specifically Davis's Drug Guide (this is an updated example of reference on the official APA Style website)
Vallerand, A. H., & Sanoski, C. A. (2025). Davis’s drug guide (19th ed.) (Version 1.54) [Mobile app]. F. A. Davis. https://www.unboundmedicine.com/products/davis_drug_guide
How to cite this work in-text:
Parenthetical: (Vallerand & Sanoski, 2025)
Narrative: Vallerand & Sanoski (2025)
Example for EMR system used in hospitals & clinics. Notes: Name of software is a proper name & hence capitalized. It is also important to include version number if available.
Cerner. (2022). Cerner Powerchart database (Version 2022) [Computer software]. https://www.oracle.com/health/
How to cite this work in-text:
Parenthetical: (Cerner, 2022)
Narrative: Cerner (2022)
Direct quote: (Cerner, 2022, Medications section, Screen 2)
Example for EMR system used in hospitals & clinics. Notes: Name of software is a proper name & hence capitalized. It is also important to include version number.
GE Healthcare. (2022). Centricity Prenatal EMR database (Version 69000001) [Computer software]. https://www.gehealthcare.com/products/centricity-services
How to cite this work in-text:
Parenthetical: (GE Healthcare, 2022)
Narrative: GE Healthcare (2022)
Direct quote: (GE Healthcare, 2022, Medications section, Screen 2)