# EMDEX Reference — Nigeria’s Drug Reference Plus

> Nigeria's essential drug reference, treatment guidelines, and health product information for professionals. (iPhone/iPad app by EMDEX Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emdex-reference/id1441248045 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [EMDEX Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441248044)
- Category: Medical
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 53 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-12-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emdex-reference/id1441248045/reviews.md

## What is EMDEX Reference?

EMDEX (Essential Medicines Index) is Nigeria’s trusted source for drug and therapeutic information published since 1991. Based on both the WHO Model Formulary and Nigeria’s Essential Medicines Lists, EMDEX is unique to Nigeria as it also details over 15000 drug products approved for use in the country.

EMDEX App has several unique functionalities, practice resources & tools including:

1. Nigeria's most comprehensive & regularly updated Drug Product Database
2. Nigeria's Essential Medicines List (EML & EMLc)
3. NSTG (Nigeria's Standard Treatment Guideline) Recommendations under the drug details
4. Dental Formulary
5. Therapeutic Notes
6. Compendium of Natural Health Products
7. Diagnosis & Management of Prevalent Diseases in the country
8. Interaction Checker


9. RapidRx – Keep up-to-date with latest drug news, safety alerts & recalls.
10. Indication Index, etc.

EMDEX is for healthcare professionals only.

Other key features:
- Enhanced Search Functionality (Search by Brand, Generic or Indication).
- Easy to navigate by Generics, Therapeutic Classes, Indications.
- Drugs details featuring Adult & Child Dosages, Renal Dose, Administration, Pharmacovigilance, Advice to Patients, Nursing Action, Drug Use in Pregnancy & Lactation, Drug product descriptions & Pack sizes, etc.
- Favourite Drugs (Build your Formulary by Bookmarking your favourite drugs)
- Feedback (You can directly post your valuable suggestions, advice & comments)

Disclaimers
EMDEX Mobile Drug Reference & Therapeutic Notes is to be used only as a reference aid and educational purpose and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment and should not be relied upon solely for final treatment decisions.
The clinical information contained in the App is intended as a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the knowledge, expertise, skill, and judgment of physicians, pharmacists, nurses, or other healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
We used reliable & authentic data sources and company literatures. Although great effort has been made in compiling and checking the information contained in this app to ensure that it is accurate, the publisher, the authors, editors and their servants or agents shall not be responsible or in any way liable for the continued currency of the information or for any errors, omissions or inaccuracies in this app whether arising from negligence or otherwise howsoever, or for any consequences arising there from.

A LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR INDEPENDENTLY REACHING ANY MEDICAL JUDGMENT, AND FOR ANY RESULTING DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENTS, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY USE OF THE CONTENT BY SUCH MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. BY USE OF THIS APP YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THE INFORMATION ON THIS APP MAY CONTAIN INACCURACIES AND OTHER ERRORS.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Comprehensive drug product database
- Essential Medicines List
- Standard Treatment Guideline recommendations
- Interaction checker
- Natural health products compendium
- Diagnosis and management of prevalent diseases
- Rapid drug news and safety alerts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Querterly Plan | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Plan | $24.99 | per year |
| Weekly Plan | $0.99 | per 7 days |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emdex-reference/id1441248045/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2024-04-04*

This app was amazing! It helped me a lot get familiar with drugs during my IT days and in school for my exams.

### 1/5 — Can’t open the apps it says internal error

*2023-08-16*

Internal error

## Frequently asked questions about EMDEX Reference

### What is EMDEX Reference?

EMDEX Reference is Nigeria’s trusted source for drug and therapeutic information, published since 1991. It is based on the WHO Model Formulary and Nigeria’s Essential Medicines Lists, detailing over 15,000 drug products approved for use in the country.

### Who is EMDEX Reference for?

EMDEX Reference is exclusively for healthcare professionals. It serves as a reference aid and educational tool, not a substitute for professional judgment or medical advice.

### What kind of drug information does EMDEX Reference provide?

It offers comprehensive drug product details, including adult and child dosages, renal dose adjustments, administration instructions, pharmacovigilance, advice to patients, nursing actions, drug use in pregnancy and lactation, and pack sizes.

### Does EMDEX Reference have an interaction checker?

Yes, EMDEX Reference includes an interaction checker feature to help healthcare professionals identify potential drug interactions.

### How often is EMDEX Reference updated?

The app's description states it has a regularly updated Drug Product Database. The last update was on 2026-04-30, indicating frequent updates.

### Is EMDEX Reference available on all devices?

EMDEX Reference is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for Apple devices.

### Does EMDEX Reference contain advertisements?

Yes, EMDEX Reference contains advertisements. This is indicated by the 'hasAds' flag being true.

### What is the rating of EMDEX Reference?

EMDEX Reference has a rating of 4.7 stars from 3 ratings, suggesting a generally positive user reception among its reviewers.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.1 — 2026-06-24

Payment process update.

### 2.1.0 — 2026-04-30

Premium features added.
Rapid RX issue fixed
Background sync issue fixed

### 2.0.1 — 2025-09-25

Bug fixed

### 2.0.0 — 2025-03-04

New Look!
Bug fixed
Article features
Better experience

### 1.1 — 2019-02-21

1. Minor bug fixed.
2. Performance improved.

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