# Drugs & Medications

> Comprehensive drug and medication reference with offline access and pill identification. (iPhone/iPad app by KAVAPOINT.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drugs-and-medications/id337974028 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [KAVAPOINT](https://appshunter.io/developer/317958645)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 49 App Store ratings · 238 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 75 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-11-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drugs-and-medications/id337974028/reviews.md

## What is Drugs & Medications?

* Voted #1 Medication App for iOS by Doctors @ HealthTap #AppRx2014! http://t.co/sOrmepZIFm
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* #1 paid medical app in multiple countries since 2009
* Top 5 paid medical app in as many as 46 countries since March 2010!! 
* Top 100 app in many as 68 countries!!
* Top medical apps featured in iTunes Rewind
* Featured as "What's Hot" in multiple countries multiple times
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* Thousands of drugs and more new features and improvements 
*  Online Pill Identifier!!!! 
* Why buy 2-3 apps when you only need to buy one with the most features!
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The top prescription drugs are now available via iPhone!  Perfect for anyone that pharmacists, nursing, physicians and students.

NEW FEATURES:
NEW: Improved UI interface
NEW: 2x more drugs
NEW: Improved Search
IMPROVED: Online Pill Identifier
Adding search for common misspelling of some drugs
IMPROVED: Adding more Canadian, Australian, UK names
IMPROVED: Updated FDA links
IMPROVED: Partial Word Search, no need for the full drug name!
IMPROVED: Listing for common misspelled drugs to improve searching
IMPROVED: Updated FDA labels for download
IMPROVED: FAQ Help Link
IMPROVED: Improved content with more information
IMPROVED: More drug classifications such as - Brand name and generic names

FEATURES
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- Over 10000 drugs
- Alphabetized Index (Highly requested)
- Support for Landscape mode for FDA Label
- NO INTERNET REQUIRED for Description, Usage, ContraIndications, MORE!
- Now including Drug Manufacturer info
- Now including Route of Administration and Drug Form
- Now including the unique NDC# 
- More drug names from other countries!!
- Addition of Drug Manufacturer in the Main page
- FDA SafetyWatch for the latest FDA press releases
- Detail information regarding their usage
- Ability to save favorites
- Advanced Search capability by name or by keyword
- Email capability
- Improved Search Capability to search for any keyword
- Each listing has the brand name and generic name
- FDA label for available for most drugs and is retrieved directly from the FDA.

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FDA labels require an internet connection and contain the following:
* Description
* Clinical pharmacology
* Dosage
* Contraindications
* Warnings
* Adverse Reactions
* Drug interactions
* NonClinical Toxicology
* More!
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* Want to search for diabetes drugs? no problem!
* Need to search for ACE inhibitor drugs? Yep!
* Looking for ADHD drugs -got that! 

Missing a drug? Let us know - we'll add it!
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LIMITATIONS
** NOTE: Downloading FDA information is available with internet access

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We are looking to make this a 5 star app
-- We will be adding more drugs soon!
-- Email us if you find a drugs you would like included
-- Please email us with feedback!!! 
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DISCLOSURE:
Always check the label on medications you are taking and consult your pharmacist or physician regard drug and medication use and side effects. The information contained in this app comes from various sources and may be inaccurate in time.

FEEDBACK
Send us your feedback for what you want in the next release!

## Key features

- Over 10,000 drugs in database
- Online Pill Identifier
- Offline access to descriptions
- Advanced search by name or keyword
- FDA labels for most drugs
- Drug manufacturer information
- Save favorite drugs

## What do users think of Drugs & Medications?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Helpful reference for medications
- 🔍 Useful for identifying pills
- 🏥 Valuable for healthcare professionals
- 💻 Convenient mobile app
- 🔍 Provides drug information

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🌍 Limited coverage of non-US drugs
- 🔍 Incomplete drug database
- 🔍 Lacks detailed drug information
- 🔍 Difficult to use for some users

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when searching for certain medications
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Inconsistent performance across updates

**Most requested features**

- More comprehensive drug database
- Improved search functionality
- Additional drug details (dosage, side effects, etc.)
- Ability to save personal medication lists
- Support for international drug names

## Recent user reviews (10 of 238)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drugs-and-medications/id337974028/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Mm cmoxx. Xx s x

*2024-05-20, version 2.3*

Benjjim edddd

### 1/5 — Keeps crashing when I hit search

*2023-09-09, version 2.3*

Paid for this app and it just keeps crashing and closing when I try search for something not happy 😡

### 5/5 — Good job

*2022-11-09, version 2.3*

Info is fairly up to date. I use it when my Dr suggests new meds

### 2/5 — Keeps crashing

*2022-03-17, version 2.3*

When I try to search a drug the app keeps closing.

### 4/5 — Fix the app!!

*2020-12-17, version 2.3*

Ive purchased this app since last 4 yrs i guess.. since last year or last 2 years the app keep crushing.. now i cant even use the app anymore.. pls do something about it!!

### 1/5 — Useless

*2020-04-11, version 2.3*

Just crashes every time I try and type for certain medications then immediately closes. Waste of time. Uninstalled.

### 1/5 — Pointless

*2020-01-18, version 2.3*

Used this to verify certain generic drugs were same as medium and didnt even have a clue.

### 1/5 — Junk

*2020-01-14, version 2.3*

Don’t waste money. App keeps closing.

### 1/5 — Shuts Down

*2020-01-07, version 2.3*

It shuts down now as soon as I open it.

### 1/5 — Barely Useful

*2019-09-13, version 2.3*

App does NOT give the various mg makeup of medications such as Norco, Augmentin, Vicodin. $0.99 is too much for this app.

## Frequently asked questions about Drugs & Medications

### What does the Drugs & Medications app do?

This app provides a comprehensive database of over 10,000 drugs, offering detailed information such as descriptions, usage instructions, contraindications, warnings, adverse reactions, and drug interactions. It also includes an online pill identifier and FDA labels for many medications.

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

Key features include an extensive drug database, an online pill identifier, offline access to drug descriptions, advanced search capabilities by name or keyword, the ability to save favorite drugs, and access to FDA labels. It also provides drug manufacturer information and NDC numbers.

### How much does the Drugs & Medications app cost?

The app is a paid application, indicated by its historical ranking as a top paid medical app. The exact price is not specified in the description, but it is a one-time purchase for access to its extensive features.

### Is internet access required to use the app?

No, internet access is not required for accessing the core descriptions, usage information, contraindications, and other details for the drugs. However, an internet connection is necessary to download FDA labels.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is highly beneficial for healthcare professionals such as pharmacists, nurses, and physicians, as well as medical students who require quick and reliable access to drug information. It is also useful for individuals managing multiple medications or seeking to understand their prescriptions better.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3 — 2017-09-20

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Updated for 64bit devices and for IOS8 and above

### 2.2 — 2013-10-17

2.2
Bug fixes
Beta for looking up more information in Wikipedia

2.1 
Minor fixes 

2.0 
NEW: Updated drug list with over 10,000 drugs 
NEW: More brand name drugs than any other app 
NEW: More drug names used outside the USA 
NEW: Optimized UI and fewer buttons 
NEW: Better support for Background process 
NEW: improved search capability to search the notes fields 
FIX: Fixed issue with pill identifier issues

### 2.1 — 2013-10-02

2.1
Minor fixes

2.0
NEW: Updated drug list with over 10,000 drugs 
NEW: More brand name drugs than any other app
NEW: More drug names used outside the USA
NEW: Optimized for IOS7 UI and fewer buttons
NEW: Better support for Background process
NEW: improved search capability to search the notes fields
FIX: Fixed issue with pill identifier issues

### 2.0 — 2013-09-28

NEW: Updated drug list with over 10,000 drugs 
NEW: More brand name drugs than any other app
NEW: More drug names used outside the USA
NEW: Optimized for IOS7 UI and fewer buttons
NEW: Better support for Background process
NEW: improved search capability to search the notes fields
FIX: Fixed issue with pill identifier issues

### 1.5 — 2010-03-25

UPDATE 1.5
NEW:  Adding Online Drug Identification Tools
NEW:  Search Filter options for name only search for faster search
NEW:  Adding search for common misspelling of some drugs
NEW:  Adding more Canadian, Australian, UK names
NEW:  Adding Magnify Font Size button
UPDATE: Improved partial word search
UPDATE: Updated FDA links
FIX: Minor typos and clarifications

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