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Micromedex Drug Reference

Micromedex Drug Reference

by Merative

138 ratings
74 reviews
🏥 Medical

Archived App (Last seen on 20 Feb 2025)

This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

Released
March 12, 2014
Updated
November 12, 2024

Developer

Merative
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About

Access trusted drug information for clinical care professionals on the go. Provides comprehensive details on dosages, adverse effects, interactions, and more. Content is evidence-based and available offline after download.

✓Adult and pediatric dosage information
✓Adverse effects (common and serious)
✓Drug interactions
✓Black box warnings
✓Indications (FDA labeled and non-FDA labeled)
✓Mechanism of action
✓Offline access after content download
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What users say about Micromedex Drug Reference

Reviews of Micromedex Drug Reference are mostly negative: the Medical app is rated 2.1/5 from 138 App Store ratings. What users like most: once a great resource, useful drug information. Top complaints: no longer accessible for individual users, login issues and password problems. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Once a great resource
  • 👍Useful drug information
  • 👍Works offline (historically)
  • 👍Succinct and detailed information

Negative things

  • ❌No longer accessible for individual users
  • ❌Login issues and password problems
  • ❌Poor customer support
  • ❌Subscription changes and access restrictions
  • ❌App crashes and unresponsiveness
  • ❌Outdated UI and design
  • ❌Inconsistent updates and compatibility issues
  • ❌Loss of functionality (e.g., drug class search)
  • ❌Unfair treatment of paid subscribers
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What's New in Micromedex Drug Reference

3.0.8

November 12, 2024

The support of this app will be discontinued on Feb 20, 2025. Visit the App Store to download the new Micromedex mobile app https://apps.apple.com/app/merative/id6471286555

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User reviews

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No access … but I paid!!!

Very bad support, they don’t answer to my request. My password do not work anymore.
AAraignVee

No longer able to log in

Have been using this app for years and have been paying to use it since graduating from school. Disappointed about this change as Micromedex is one of my favorite medication reference…
GGreenThi

No longer useful

Paid for a year but now it’s unavailable. At least let the users that paid finish out their year instead of locking them out.
Bbobsaget

Refund for users that were cut off

If they are going to change the login requirements, and cut off their paying subscribers, they need to give a pro rated refund to everyone who paid for a full year subscription and lost access.
BBrandon848237

Used to be great

Stupid move to not allow individual subscriptions. As an independent clinical pharmacist I had my own subscription for many years. Used the application all the time. Now you can’t log in unless you have an institutional subscription. Bad customer service and now a useless app.
Ccknyny
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

56 issues

Password does not work anymore

Bug

No longer able to log in

Bug

Unavailable after payment

Bug

Locked out of the app

Bug

Cannot log in unless institutional subscription

Bug

Restore ID system is broken

Bug

Password expired in the middle of a call

Bug

Kicked out without warning

Bug

Refused to log in even with password changes

Bug

Cannot log in anymore after update

Bug

App updated and signed out paying users

Bug

After app update, cannot log in

Bug

Cannot log in through the app

Bug

Redirected to IBM Solutions for password retrieval

Bug

Online support and phone support for license renewal is unworkable

Bug

Help link is useless

Bug

Stopped downloading content

Bug

Does not work with dark screen iPhone update

Bug

Drug class search is gone

Bug

Password expired every 10 seconds

Bug

Cache not cleared with updates, leading to errors

Bug

App never works, links do not work

Bug

App crashes, cannot open

Bug

Lost app after new update

Bug

Loads information from previous session after suspension

Bug

Refuses to work or accept password

Bug

App stuck on previous drug after update

Bug

Pulls drug from previous search

Bug

Cannot click on drugs, links do not work

Bug

No drugs listed under any classes

Bug

Defaults to one medication after update

Bug

Literally will not open

Bug

Shuts down as soon as it opens

Bug

Requires password every time you open the app

Bug

Everything brings up Naproxen

Bug

Requires password every single time

Bug

App keeps crashing

Bug

App has not been updated with new iOS

Bug

Forces an update upon opening

Bug

Requires subscription code after every internal update

Bug

Won't open without wifi

Bug

Attempts to update content every time it's opened

Bug

Updates entire content every time app is opened

Bug

Keeps requesting password

Bug

Crashes immediately

Bug

Crashes immediately on startup on iOS 8.1

Bug

Current version crashes all the time in iOS 8

Bug

Crashes on launch since iOS 8

Bug

App crashes now

Bug

App requires payment

Bug

App asks for password employer gave

Bug

App is not working

Bug

Asks for unobtainable password

Bug

Says you need password from website, but not there

Bug

App crashes in iOS 8.1

Bug

App crashes on launch

Bug
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Requested Features

10 requests

Allow individual subscriptions again

Feature

Provide prorated refunds for cut-off users

Feature

Improve customer support responsiveness

Feature

Fix the restore ID system

Feature

Allow users to finish their paid year

Feature

Fix the drug class search functionality

Feature

Optimize for newer iPhone models

Feature

Update UI to modern standards

Feature

Allow offline use without constant wifi requirement

Feature

Improve password management and reduce re-entry

Feature

FAQ

What is Micromedex Drug Reference?

Micromedex Drug Reference is a mobile application that provides clinical care professionals with on-the-go access to trusted, evidence-based drug information. It covers a wide range of details including adult and pediatric dosages, adverse effects, drug interactions, indications, and more. The content is backed by the same thorough editorial process as other Merative Micromedex solutions.

How do I access Micromedex Drug Reference?

Access to the Micromedex Drug Reference app requires a password, which is available to subscribers of the Merative Micromedex Drug Reference online service. After downloading the app, you need to log in to your online subscription, click 'Mobile Application Access,' and follow the provided instructions to obtain your password for activation. This password typically only needs to be entered once per year.

Is Micromedex Drug Reference free to use?

The Micromedex Drug Reference app is free for subscribers of the Merative Micromedex Drug Reference online service. While the app itself is free to download and use, access is contingent upon having an active subscription to the online platform, which provides the necessary password for activation.

Can I use Micromedex Drug Reference without an internet connection?

Yes, once the content has been downloaded or updated within the app, an internet connection is not required. This allows for access to the drug information anytime and anywhere, making it a convenient tool for clinical care professionals who may not always have reliable internet access.

What kind of drug information does the app provide?

The app provides concise information on over 4500 search terms. This includes critical details such as adult and pediatric dosages, common and serious adverse effects, drug interactions, administration guidelines, black box warnings, breastfeeding considerations, trade names, contraindications, dose adjustments, generic names, how the drug is supplied, indications (both FDA labeled and non-FDA labeled), mechanism of action, monitoring recommendations, precautions, and pregnancy categories.