# Davis's Drug Guide - Nurses — DrugGuide.com Exclusive Access

> Comprehensive drug guide for nurses with exclusive online access and medication administration tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Unbound Medicine, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daviss-drug-guide-nurses/id301427093 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Unbound Medicine, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/300420400)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 9,122 App Store ratings · 129 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-02-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daviss-drug-guide-nurses/id301427093/reviews.md

## What is Davis's Drug Guide?

Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses delivers everything you need to administer medications safely across the lifespan.

Includes EXCLUSIVE DrugGuide.com access, regular updates, dosing calculators, Drug of the Week, and more!

DAVIS DRUG GUIDE FEATURES: 
• 1,700+ monographs — covering 5,000+ trade name and generic medications 
• Audio pronunciations — to learn new drug names
• Pill images — to visually confirm drug forms 
• Regular updates — featuring new FDA approvals and prescribing changes
• Critical safety alerts and warnings 
• Highlighted Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) 
• Pharmacology, Natural & Herbal, Canadian, and Combination Rx indexes 
• Canadian-specific content, including Canadian trade names and drugs specifically approved for use in Canada
• Ideal for courses in nursing programs covering medications, drug administration and preparation for NCLEX-RN & NCLEX-PN exam. 
• Trusted companion for practicing nurses, physicians & pharmacists.
• Now includes Routine Pediatric and Adult Immunizations appendix which incorporates the most recent recommendations.
• Adverse side effects are now listed in order of most frequent, life threatening and frequent, life threatening, and other side effects.
• A streamlined presentation of the nursing implementation and family teaching sections in the monographs.

EXCLUSIVE UNBOUND MEDICINE FEATURES
• Free access to the DrugGuide.com website (after purchase)
• IV calculators for drips and dosing — fully integrated
• Highlighting and note-taking within entries 
• “Favorites” for bookmarking important entries 
• 'Drug of the Week' Alerts
• Enhanced Search to find Rx medications quickly 

Authors: April Hazard Vallerand, PhD, RN, FAAN; Cynthia A. Sanoski, BS, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS 
Publisher: F.A. Davis 
Powered by: Unbound Medicine

TRIAL / SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS
• New users can access the complete Davis Drug Guide app free for 14 days.
• After 14 days, your iTunes account will be charged $39.99 for a one-year subscription unless you have turned off auto-renew in Account Settings at least 24 hours before the free trial ends.
• At the end of the one-year period, your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off in Account Settings 24 hours prior to the renewal date.
• If you choose not to renew, you will still be able to use the app but will not receive medication updates.

Unbound Medicine Privacy Policy: https://www.unboundmedicine.com/privacy
Unbound Medicine Terms of Use: https://www.unboundmedicine.com/end_user_license_agreement

## Key features

- 1,700+ drug monographs
- Audio pronunciations
- Pill images
- Regular updates
- Dosing calculators
- Safety alerts
- Canadian-specific content

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drug Interactions | $34.99 | per year |
| Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses | $39.99 | per year |
| Davis's Drug Guide Subsription | $39.99 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #20 in Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

## What do users think of Davis's Drug Guide?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient mobile access
- 🚀 Helpful for nursing students and professionals
- 🚀 Reliable and trusted resource
- 👍 Comprehensive drug information

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Missing information on some drugs
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔍 Not up-to-date with new drugs

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Login/access issues
- Compatibility problems with new devices/OS
- Incorrect or incomplete drug information

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to add custom drugs
- More calculators and tools
- Improved search functionality
- Better integration with other systems

## Recent user reviews (10 of 129)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daviss-drug-guide-nurses/id301427093/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great Guide!

*2026-07-02, version 1.62*

I remember when these guides were in a ginormous textbook. This guide is convenient and has colorful pix.
The best part is the Pronunciation Guide! With the glut of medications, it great to hear the precise pronunciation. The Calculator section is very handy too.

### 5/5 — Drug Guide

*2026-05-29, version 1.61*

I have Davis’s Drug Guide for years, student, Paramedic and Hospital as well as family. 
The updates are good!

### 5/5 — RN

*2026-01-28, version 1.59*

Good resource. However not enough depth on pharmacology

### 5/5 — Best!

*2026-01-03*

I have been using this guide at school and work, love it-quick, handy, efficient

**Developer response:** We couldn't have said it better ourselves. Thank you very much for the kind words and 5-star rating. Most of all, we're happy to hear you're finding the app to be so useful.

### 5/5 — Great Clinical Resource

*2025-12-13, version 1.58*

This is a must have clinical guide. Easy to use and very navigable. Explicit and concise way of understanding pharmacology.

### 1/5 — Used for years, no longer

*2025-11-08*

Used to love the fact that you could easily track all your medications and various drug interactions, however the ease of use is now gone and the drug interactions don’t work at all. Makes it kind of useless.

**Developer response:** We're sorry to hear your experience with the app isn't what you expected. Please contact our Support team so we can discuss these issues in more detail, and help find a resolution. In short, though, the app still includes the same tools as before: Notes, Highlighting, Favorites, Calculators, Etc.  A drug interaction section is included for each monograph, although the app has never had an active interaction checker (although one is available as an Add-On). We'd be happy to discuss in more detail: Email: support@unboundmedicine.com; Phone: 610-627-9090, or Live Chat.

### 5/5 — Best app ever

*2025-10-26, version 1.57*

Love this app! So easy to use. I use it for everything.

### 1/5 — Unable to Use After Paying

*2025-10-12, version 1.56*

I renewed my subscription after the trial and it still won't let me search meds on the app! I need this to work for nursing school.

### 5/5 — MIATA goog sel

*2025-09-16, version 1.54*

Good

### 5/5 — Fast and Easy

*2025-07-09, version 1.54*

Davis drug guide is fast and easy to use. It is accurate and gives a complete explanation of the medication.

## Frequently asked questions about Davis's Drug Guide

### What does Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses do?

This app serves as a comprehensive drug reference for healthcare professionals, providing detailed information on over 1,700 drug monographs covering more than 5,000 trade name and generic medications. It aids in safe medication administration across the lifespan and includes features like audio pronunciations, pill images, and critical safety alerts.

### What are the key features of this drug guide app?

Key features include over 1,700 drug monographs, audio pronunciations for drug names, pill images for visual confirmation, regular updates with new FDA approvals and prescribing changes, critical safety alerts, and highlighted REMS. It also offers exclusive access to DrugGuide.com with features like IV calculators and a 'Drug of the Week' alert.

### How much does Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses cost?

The app offers a 14-day free trial for new users. After the trial, a one-year subscription costs $39.99, which automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the trial or renewal date ends. Users who do not renew will still be able to use the app but will not receive medication updates.

### What kind of content is included for Canadian users?

The app includes Canadian-specific content, featuring Canadian trade names and drugs specifically approved for use in Canada. This ensures that healthcare professionals in Canada have access to relevant and localized medication information.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is ideal for nursing students preparing for NCLEX-RN & NCLEX-PN exams, as well as practicing nurses, physicians, and pharmacists who require a trusted and up-to-date companion for medication administration and reference.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.62 — 2026-06-01

* In this update, we've improved the performance of our built-in calculators, ensuring you get fast, dependable results.

### 1.61 — 2026-05-21

* Now updated for the 2027-2028 (20th) edition, featuring:
 - Dozens of new FDA-approved drugs
 - Hundreds of comprehensively revised monographs
 - A fully updated gallery of pill images
 - New app icon to reflect latest branding

### 1.60 — 2026-04-03

We’ve upgraded our purchase process. We implemented Apple’s latest payment technology to make buying and restoring purchases smoother than ever.
   - Instant Access: Your premium features unlock immediately after purchase.
   - Better Reliability: No more "Restore Purchase" errors.
   - Seamless Management: Easier control over your subscription status directly within the app

If you have any questions or feedback, please contact Unbound Medicine Support.

### 1.59 — 2025-12-16

Updated the app information to be in compliance with the latest regulatory changes.

### 1.58 — 2025-10-28

This update includes bug fixes and enhancements for compatibility with the latest iOS. Additionally, we have improved the Favorites tab view, particularly when closing and reopening the app on iPad.

If you have any questions or feedback, please contact Unbound Support.

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