FDBE is an associate of First DataBank (FDB), the worldwide leader in the provision of integrated drug databases. Both FDBE and FDB are owned by Hearst Corporation, one of the world’s largest diversified communications companies.

FDBE and FDB operate within one of Hearst Corporation's six major operating groups Hearst Business Media. Hearst Business Media operates business-to-business information services, electronic databases and publications and has significant holdings in the medical industry.

Hearst Corporation is fully committed to the UK healthcare marketplace and has the resources to ensure that FDBE continues to evolve and grow.