# Bugs & Drugs 2.0 — Antimicrobial Reference

> Evidence-based antimicrobial and infectious disease treatment reference for healthcare professionals. (iPhone/iPad app by AHS.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugs-and-drugs-20/id1495739597 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AHS](https://appshunter.io/developer/474328690)
- Category: Medical, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 65 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-04-02
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugs-and-drugs-20/id1495739597/reviews.md

## What is Bugs & Drugs 2.0?

We are pleased to release this new version of Bugs & Drugs.       

Bugs & Drugs is a comprehensive, evidence-based reference for physicians, dentists, pharmacists, nurse practitioners and other health care practitioners.

Bugs & Drugs provides clinicians with the latest recommendations for the appropriate use of antimicrobials and the optimal treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. It is also a key component of antimicrobial stewardship efforts. This reference can optimize patient outcomes and minimize the unintended consequences of antimicrobial use, including toxicity, superinfections, resistance, and unnecessary treatment costs.
 
Bugs & Drugs is divided into six sections:
 
1. Antibiotics
2. Treatment recommendations for infections in children and adults (including selected ophthalmic, fungal, and parasitic infections),
3. Recommendations for the prevention of infections,
4. Treatment and prophylaxis of dental infections,
5. Infections in Pregnancy and
6. Microbiology
 
The Bugs & Drugs app is well suited for healthcare practitioners looking for an evidence-based mobile reference and provides therapeutic options in a clear, concise manner.
 
Once installed, you do not need internet access to use the content. Internet access is only required for initial installation of the app and to receive updates.
 
The content is prepared by Dr. Edith Blondel-Hill (Medical Microbiologist/Infectious Diseases Specialist, Kelowna General Hospital) and Ms. Susan Fryters (Antimicrobial Stewardship/Infectious Diseases Pharmacist, Alberta Health Services) with the help of over 40 reviewers with expertise in infectious diseases, infection prevention & control, microbiology, pharmacy, and Public Health.

Users should seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions.

## Key features

- Evidence-based antimicrobial recommendations
- Treatment guidelines for infections
- Infection prevention strategies
- Dental infection treatment and prophylaxis
- Infections in pregnancy guidance
- Microbiology information

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugs-and-drugs-20/id1495739597/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Search bar difficult to use

*2025-01-24*

Good information, but search bar is incredibly hard to use, once I type 3 letters It will force me out of typing mode and show me results, if I wanted to type more letters to finish my word, I can only type one letter at a time because it will force me out of typing mode every time I type a letter. This makes it very cumbersome to search for specific things. I find myself trying to find things by going through the categories instead.

### 5/5 — 1.0 user interface is better please fix

*2023-11-04*

1.0 user interface is better please fix

### 1/5 — Poor User interface

*2023-02-01*

The user interface on bugs and drugs 1.0 was better. This one is clunky, text size looks weird on screens.

### 1/5 — Auto Correct

*2022-10-28*

The search bar is almost useless as autocorrect is never right when spelling these bugs. Very frustrating.

### 1/5 — Strong resource, poor execution

*2022-08-29*

Great resource. Have been using the paper copy for years since medical school. 

This app has a very frustrating autocorrect rendering the search function almost unusable. Please get rid of the autocorrect or make it more usable. If changed, will be willing to change review.

### 1/5 — Typing

*2022-08-27*

Honestly, the autocorrect is horrible.  If that was fixed I would give it a 5, but it’s unbearable.  You have to erase your word about 4 times before it lets you type the one you want!

### 3/5 — Typing issue

*2022-01-28*

Great app, but as others have said when typing it autocorrects to something else incorrect and makes searching very difficult.

### 3/5 — Long-standing typing issue

*2021-12-14*

Love the content all contained in the app but there’s been a long-standing issue for nearly a year: anytime I am typing letters into the search bar it seems to autocorrect to letters other than what I’ve typed to create a nonsensical word. This makes searching anything a huge pain. Any plans to fix this?

### 3/5 — Version 2.0

*2021-06-03*

Excellent resource for information but the layout and interface of version 2.0 are terrible. I find it a lot harder to read at a glance than the old version, and it seems slower to load results. Hopefully this gets fixed with the next update.

### 5/5 — The definitive resource

*2020-04-17*

This is THE definitive resource for antimicrobial prescribing in Alberta, now available in a readily-accessible form. The fact that it is free (for a limited time) is such a kind gesture and appreciated!

## Frequently asked questions about Bugs & Drugs 2.0

### What is Bugs & Drugs 2.0?

Bugs & Drugs 2.0 is a comprehensive, evidence-based mobile reference designed for healthcare practitioners. It provides the latest recommendations for the appropriate use of antimicrobials and the optimal treatment and prevention of infectious diseases.

### Who created the content for Bugs & Drugs 2.0?

The content is prepared by Dr. Edith Blondel-Hill and Ms. Susan Fryters, with contributions from over 40 reviewers expert in infectious diseases, infection prevention & control, microbiology, pharmacy, and Public Health.

### Does Bugs & Drugs 2.0 require an internet connection?

Once installed, Bugs & Drugs 2.0 does not require internet access to use its content. Internet access is only needed for the initial installation and to receive updates.

### What kind of infections does Bugs & Drugs 2.0 cover?

Bugs & Drugs 2.0 covers treatment recommendations for infections in children and adults, including selected ophthalmic, fungal, and parasitic infections, as well as dental infections and infections in pregnancy.

### What is the user rating for Bugs & Drugs 2.0?

Bugs & Drugs 2.0 has a user rating of 3.0 stars based on 2 ratings.

### Is Bugs & Drugs 2.0 suitable for all ages?

Bugs & Drugs 2.0 has an age rating of 17+, indicating it is intended for mature audiences, likely due to the complex medical information it contains.

### How often is Bugs & Drugs 2.0 updated?

The latest version, 5.0.82, was last updated on February 7, 2026, suggesting a potential for regular content refreshes to maintain its evidence-based nature.

### Does Bugs & Drugs 2.0 have ads?

No, Bugs & Drugs 2.0 does not contain advertisements. It is a free application without any ads.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.83 — 2026-06-18

Updated search handling to match search on web
Minor security updates on some dependencies

### 5.0.82 — 2026-02-07

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 5.0.81 — 2025-06-24

Updated search results display, applied security patches, and fixed minor bugs.

### 5.0.78 — 2025-01-31

We've improved search handling for a better user experience!

### 5.0.75 — 2024-11-25

We made improvements and squashed bugs so Bugs & Drugs is even better for you.

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