epocrates: Drug Info & Pill ID

epocrates: Drug Info & Pill ID

Dosing, Interactions, & Labs

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 12, 2019
  • August 28, 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's New in epocrates

26.8.2

August 28, 2026

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

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Subscription plans

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.

$179.991 Year
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Charts

Top Grossing

🥈 2

Medical

The app has maintained its position at 2 recently.

Last updated on August 30, 2026.

Top Free

📊 130

Medical

The app has maintained its position at 130 recently.

Last updated on August 30, 2026.

User reviews

“Free views” is like 1

This used to be amazing and so helpful but since it now won’t allow you to see more than 1 medication weekly it’s horrible. And honestly this seems like a really bad call when open evidence is free and has way more info. Guess I’ll use that exclusively.

Was good

Was good until the increase in garbage pharma ads. Would be nice to have a legitimate medical resource not influenced by pharma. The ads are annoying and intrusive.

After 10 + years now costs $!

I have loved this app for so long. I used to use it multiple times a day every day. Introduction of ads was fine. I understand nothing is free, but the price for a subscription now is really high. It makes me sad.

Isn’t free!

I downloaded this because I wanted to verify, with their pictures capabilities, what a pill is and for that I have.
This must be an app they promote to the medical profession because they wanted to know my profession and so on.
Getting past that and the next part was pay for a month or a year. Nothing less. Nowhere was there a chance to skip this.
So not a free app and I still don’t know what this pill is
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Crippled

I’m a longtime user of Epocrates. It has been getting progressively worse, first with annoying splash screens, but now I’m unable to look up adverse reactions (I’m directed to pay for service). I’ll be removing this app if it remains nonfunctional after the next update. If I’m going to pay for a drug reference, I’ll choose a better one.
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User experience

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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

Bug

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.