# McKenna’s Drug Handbook — Australia and New Zealand

> Comprehensive drug reference for nursing and midwifery professionals. (iPhone/iPad app by Wolters Kluwer Health.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mckennas-drug-handbook/id1459876376 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Wolters Kluwer Health](https://appshunter.io/developer/378587365)
- Category: Medical, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-06-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-22
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mckennas-drug-handbook/id1459876376/reviews.md

## What is McKenna’s Drug Handbook?

Available for the first time as a regularly updated app, McKenna’s Drug Handbook for Nursing and Midwifery gives clear guidance for safe and effective drug administration.

This essential reference for students and practitioners includes more than 1100 drug profiles and provides best-practice advice and information on:
• each drug’s characteristics and available forms (oral, IV, subcutaneous, etc)
• indications and dosages (common prescribed/off-label uses, accurate dosages, adjust-a-dose information for specific populations)
• action (route, onset, peak, half-life)
• adverse reactions (identified by body system)
• interactions (drug–drug, drug–herb, drug–lifestyle) and contraindications 
• pregnancy risk categories and sports risk indicators
• care considerations (describes monitoring techniques, prevention and treatment, patient safety and comfort), and
• patient teaching guidelines.


Subscription Information:

Title: Yearly Subscription to McKenna Drug Handbook
Subscription Duration: 12 months
Auto-renew: This is an auto-renewing subscription. 
EULA: https://advisor.lww.com/lna/LNA_license.htm
Privacy Policy: https://lns-media.lww.com/media/privacy

## Key features

- 1100+ drug profiles
- Drug characteristics and forms
- Indications and dosages
- Adverse reactions and interactions
- Pregnancy and sports risk indicators
- Patient teaching guidelines

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Complete Access | $31.99 | per year |



## Frequently asked questions about McKenna’s Drug Handbook

### What is McKenna’s Drug Handbook?

McKenna’s Drug Handbook is a mobile application that offers detailed information on over 1100 drug profiles for nursing and midwifery professionals. It covers drug characteristics, dosages, adverse reactions, interactions, and patient teaching guidelines.

### What information is included for each drug in McKenna’s Drug Handbook?

Each drug profile includes its characteristics and available forms, indications and dosages, route, onset, peak, half-life, adverse reactions by body system, drug and lifestyle interactions, contraindications, pregnancy and sports risk categories, care considerations, and patient teaching guidelines.

### Is McKenna’s Drug Handbook free to use?

McKenna’s Drug Handbook is available for free download, but requires a yearly subscription for complete access to its content. The subscription plan is priced at $31.99 per year.

### How often is McKenna’s Drug Handbook updated?

McKenna’s Drug Handbook was last updated on September 20, 2023, with version 2.1.01. The app is designed to be regularly updated to provide current drug information.

### What devices support McKenna’s Drug Handbook?

McKenna’s Drug Handbook is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is suitable for users aged 17 and older.

### How do I cancel my McKenna’s Drug Handbook subscription?

As this is an auto-renewing subscription, you can manage your subscription through your device's app store settings. Please refer to your device's specific instructions for managing subscriptions.

### What is the user sentiment for McKenna’s Drug Handbook?

Based on the available data, McKenna’s Drug Handbook has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from 1 rating, indicating a highly positive user experience among its initial reviewers.

### Does McKenna’s Drug Handbook have ads?

The provided data does not indicate that McKenna’s Drug Handbook contains advertisements. It is a subscription-based application focused on providing comprehensive medical information.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.1.01 — 2023-09-20

- Minor bug fixes
- Security issue fixes

### 2.0.0 — 2021-07-17

- Updated content
- Better device support
- Bug fixes

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