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Note: Contact the Library (not the IT Department) if you experience technical issues with any of the licensed mobile apps. If the issue is unresolvable, we can put you in contact with the vendor and their support team.

RxFiles Plus App

To download the RxFiles Plus app:

  1. Download the app from the App Store or Play Store 
  2. Using your mobile device, go to the desktop version of RxFiles. You need to use this link to be recognized as an SHA user. https://shal.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://www.rxfiles.ca/
  3. Tap the link that says 'Activate IOS/Android App'. It can be found on most devices by scrolling to the bottom of the screen. On some devices it might appear inside a box near the top right corner of the screen.  Make sure you have downloaded the app before clicking the Activate link.
  4. The app will then open automatically and finish authenticating. If you get asked for a username and password then you can bypass this by either selecting the 'Use Trial Mode' button or hitting 'Cancel' in the top right corner. Don't enter any username or password.
  5. Text at the bottom of the screen will indicate that the app is unlocked from a verified IP until a specific date. That is the date your access will expire..

Note: Your access will expire after 3 months and you will need to renew your access by repeating steps 2-4 in these instructions.

If you are connected to the RQHR Wi-Fi, this is an easier way to install the app.

To download the RxFiles Plus app:

  1. Connect your mobile device to the RQHR Wi-Fi.
  2. Download the app from the App Store or Play Store (make sure it is 'RxFiles+').
  3. Open the app and you will see a login screen. Depending on what type of device you are using, you can either select the 'Use Trial Mode' button or the 'Cancel' in the top right corner. Don't enter any username or password.
  4. Text at the bottom of the screen will indicate that the app is unlocked from a verified IP until a specific date. This is the date your access will expire.

Note: The app will continuously list an end date 3 months in the future as long as you are connected to the RQHR Wi-Fi. If you aren't able to access the RQHR Wi-Fi, then it will expire after 3 months and you can renew your access by following the steps in the 'Instructions' tab.

RxFiles Apps

Still have questions? Contact us!

RxFiles is an academic detailing program providing objective, comparative drug information to clinicians. The program began in 1997 as a service for Saskatoon family physicians. The online version has:

  • Access to full RxFiles Drug Comparison Charts book
  • Access to newsletter, Q&A’s and patient tools
  • Updated every 1-2 weeks
  • Live links within charts and documents

The RXFiles-Plus app has the following:

  • Just the charts from the book for easier sorting
  • Speedy searching and access to charts
  • Content downloaded to the device, so accessible even when you don't have access to the internet
  • Updated every 3-4 months

Access the desktop version of RxFiles