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epocrates: Drug Info & Pill ID

epocrates: Drug Info & Pill ID

Dosing, Interactions, & Labs

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  • Released
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  • February 12, 2019
  • September 15, 2026

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This clinical reference app empowers healthcare professionals to make safer, faster decisions. It offers comprehensive drug information, interaction checks, pill identification, lab values, and dosing calculators. Access essential clinical tools offline to enhance patient care and workflow efficiency.

✓Comprehensive Drug Reference
✓Drug Interaction Checker
✓Pill Identifier
✓Lab Reference Values
✓Dosing Calculators
✓Offline Access
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of epocrates. Based on 7.1K reviews and a 4.4/5 average, it highlights the 9 positives and 8 negatives reviewers mention most about this Medical app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Streamlined information
  • 👍Concise and to-the-point
  • 👍Helpful for first-year NP
  • 👍Excellent reference for physicians
  • 👍Useful for checking medications
  • 👍Indispensable tool for clinical practice
  • 👍Great for quick medication lookup
  • 👍Helpful for staying up-to-date
  • 👍Valuable resource for medical students and residents

Negative things

  • 🐛Constant updates causing freezing and crashes
  • 🐛Unreliable app performance
  • 🐛Forced to update frequently
  • 🐛Incompatible with older devices and iOS versions
  • 🔒Concerns about falsification of credentials
  • 💰Expensive for the value provided
  • 🙄Excessive clutter and distracting features
  • 🙄Intrusive ads and notifications
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What's New in epocrates

26.9.0

September 15, 2026

Thanks for using epocrates! Here's what's new: • General Bug Fixes & Feature Improvements.

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Essentials

This all-in-one clinical reference suite provides you with drug & disease monographs and diagnostic tools. The evidence-based disease content distinguishes this suite from Epocrates Rx, including provide access to treatment guidelines.

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User reviews

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Great app for UC

If you work in fast paced settings this is great reliable app for you.
AppllleeApplllee

Great App

I use this daily. Very easy to navigate!
Zee Fatima FNPZee Fatima FNP

OG

I’ve been using Epocrates since the beginning. There were no smart phones yet. The app was on my palm pilot. It’s still going strong almost 30 years later. I love the indications, dosing, interaction checker and pill ID. It’s very easy to use and very helpful.
Famdoc72Famdoc72

Great App!

I have been using epocrates for more than 10 years and it is the best resource for medications and diseases. I use it several times a day and it is worth every penny!!
Becky’sfunBecky’sfun

Great info

I use this app almost daily. Clear, concise dosing and indications in one place.
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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Search function malfunction

Bug

Frequent freezing and crashes

Bug

Inability to access app on older devices

Bug

Medication interactions not always accurately displayed

Bug

Drug lists not saving properly

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Requested Features

7 requests

Ability to save and manage multiple drug lists

Feature

Option to disable news and notifications

Feature

More comprehensive information on medication overdoses

Feature

Inclusion of vitamins and herbal supplements

Feature

Improved IV drug dosing guidance

Feature

Differential diagnosis feature

Feature

Ability to customize app interface and content

Feature

FAQ

What does the epocrates app do?

The epocrates app serves as a clinical reference tool for healthcare professionals. It provides comprehensive drug information, checks for drug interactions, helps identify pills, offers lab reference values, and includes dosing calculators to support safer and faster clinical decision-making.

What are the key features of epocrates?

Key features include a comprehensive drug reference with over 6,000 monographs, a drug interaction checker for up to 30 medications, a pill identifier using imprint or shape, lab reference values with interpretations, and various dosing calculators. It also offers symptom checker and disease reference tools, as well as offline access.

Is epocrates free to use?

The app is free to download and use with basic features. However, it offers premium upgrades through in-app purchases, which unlock additional functionalities and content. Subscription payments are managed through your iTunes Account and auto-renew unless turned off.

Can I use epocrates without an internet connection?

Yes, the app offers offline access to its full functionality. This is particularly useful for healthcare professionals working in rural areas, remote locations, or when on the go, ensuring they have access to critical clinical information without relying on internet connectivity.

Who is the target audience for epocrates?

The app is specifically designed for U.S. physicians (MDs/DOs), nurse practitioners (NPs), physician associates (PAs), pharmacists, and medical students. It aims to assist these professionals in confidently prescribing, staying up-to-date, calculating dosages, and improving their overall workflow efficiency.