# Nursing Drug Handbook - NDH — 2025/2026 + NCLEX pharmacology

> Nursing drug reference with NCLEX pharmacology questions and safety information. (iPhone/iPad app by Unbound Medicine, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursing-drug-handbook-ndh/id1671817454 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Unbound Medicine, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/300420400)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 175 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-05-22
- Data updated: 2026-09-12
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursing-drug-handbook-ndh/id1671817454/reviews.md

## What is Nursing Drug Handbook?

Nursing Drug Handbook delivers everything you need to administer medications safely and effectively.

Includes 300+ pharmacology NCLEX questions, US and Canadian brands, and more!

Nursing Drug Handbook (NDH) 2027/2028 / 46th Edition Features: 
• 3,600 generic, brand-name, and combination drugs 
• 300+ pharmacology NCLEX questions with rationales
• U.S. and Canadian drug safety issues and concerns 
• Regular updates — featuring new FDA approvals and prescribing changes
• Critical safety alerts and warnings 
• Thoroughly updated appendices covering indications and dosages for numerous classes of drugs 
• Canadian-specific content
• Drug therapy across the lifespan (pregnancy, breastfeeding, children, older adults)

EXCLUSIVE UNBOUND FEATURES
• Highlighting and note-taking within entries 
• “Favorites” for bookmarking important entries 
• Alerts communication feature that delivers the latest information as well as 'Drug of the Week' 
• Enhanced Search to find Rx medications quickly 

TRIAL / SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS
• New users can access the complete Nursing Drug Handbook app free for 14 days.
• After 14 days, your iTunes account will be charged $39.99 for a one-year subscription unless you have turned off auto-renew in Account Settings at least 24 hours before the free trial ends.
• At the end of the one-year period, your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off in Account Settings 24 hours prior to the renewal date.
• If you choose not to renew, you will still be able to use the app but will not receive medication updates.

CONTENT DOWNLOAD
• This app will download content after installation, so that you will receive the most up-to-date content.  The size of the download will be approximately 50 MB.

More about Nursing Drug Handbook
Now in its 46th edition, Nursing Drug Handbook delivers the most current nursing-focused information on more than 3,600 generic, brand-name, and combination drugs. Each monograph includes Available Forms, Indications & Dosages, Administration, Action, Adverse Reactions, Interactions, Effects on Lab Test Results, Contraindications & Cautions, Nursing Considerations, Patient Teaching, and special population considerations when appropriate. 

Chief Nurse: Anne Dabrow Woods, DNP, RN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, FAAN
Editor -in-Chief: Collette Bishop, RN, MS, MA, CIC
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer 
Powered by: Unbound Medicine

Unbound Medicine Privacy Policy: https://www.unboundmedicine.com/privacy
Unbound Medicine Terms of Use: https://www.unboundmedicine.com/end_user_license_agreement

## Key features

- 3,600+ drugs (generic, brand, combination)
- 300+ NCLEX pharmacology questions with rationales
- US and Canadian drug safety information
- Regular updates with new approvals
- Critical safety alerts and warnings
- Drug therapy across lifespan considerations
- Highlighting and note-taking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nursing Drug Handbook | $39.99 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #149 in Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursing-drug-handbook-ndh/id1671817454/reviews.md

### 1/5 — missing sooo much

*2024-10-06, version 1.8*

does not include over half of the book including common vaccines

### 3/5 — App keeps closing on it

*2024-04-09, version 1.5*

This is driving me nuts any suggestions

### 5/5 — Must-Have for Nursing Students

*2023-08-28, version 1.3*

As I start my fourth block of nursing school and critical care rotations in the ICU/ED, this app is a must-have. My clinical professor has our clinical paperwork set up such-that we must fill out and an inclusive medication chart for every medication we give over the semester. I have only run into one or two medications that this app does not have, but for the ones that it does have, it provides all information necessary to feel comfortable and confident administering medications at the critical care level.

Another thing that I truly appreciate about this app is that it provides medication category specific NCLEX questions. I have found myself doing multiple 10-20 question quizzes and studying what I was able to get right and wrong, remediating with the explanations provided. The only thing that I wish this app had was an in-app calculator for the medication calculation questions, but that is not necessary to use it successfully. 

In addition, this app provides the ability to take notes on certain drugs and save them in the app, which is something that I haven’t seen in other apps like this. By favoriting certain drugs that I use frequently, I feel more comfortable and can quickly recall information as I become a stronger nursing student/nurse.

### 5/5 — Easy to use, up-to-date, and comprehensive

*2023-07-30, version 1.2*

This drug guide app is easy to use, up-to-date, and comprehensive. The flow of tabs makes sense and each chapter has a table of contents. On the chapters, you can easily create a note on a certain part by highlighting and typing in the box that pops up. The new drug category keeps you up to date. The appendices on specific topics like scheduled drugs and abbreviations are brief and effective. The sections I liked the most were “quick study” and “practice the test” because it will show you an explanation for which answer(s) are correct and incorrect.

The most useful content is the generic index that allows you to choose a category of drug to see their important details. One suggestion I can offer for this section is changing the list name to something along the lines of “generic drug list” for more clarity. 

Other improvements I can suggest are the aesthetics and interactivity. I think the addition of a variety of exam questions, games, and graphics would grasp the users attention for longer. Even though the NCLEX is multiple choose, questions aimed for active recall will have longer lasting impacts. I would also like to see test exam scores over time to visualize improvement. 

Overall, this drug guide app is up-to-date, comprehensive, and easy to use. I will definitely be using the NCLEX-style questions to practice for my future pharmacology exams and eventually, the NCLEX.

## Frequently asked questions about Nursing Drug Handbook

### What is the Nursing Drug Handbook app?

The Nursing Drug Handbook app is a digital reference tool for nurses and nursing students. It provides comprehensive information on over 3,600 generic, brand-name, and combination drugs, including details on indications, dosages, administration, adverse reactions, and patient teaching. It also includes over 300 pharmacology NCLEX questions with rationales.

### What are the key features of the Nursing Drug Handbook app?

Key features include a database of over 3,600 drugs, more than 300 NCLEX pharmacology questions with rationales, US and Canadian drug safety information, regular updates for new approvals and changes, critical safety alerts, and detailed monographs covering various aspects of drug administration and patient care. It also offers highlighting, note-taking, and a favorites feature.

### How much does the Nursing Drug Handbook app cost?

The app offers a 14-day free trial for new users. After the trial, a one-year subscription costs $39.99, charged to your iTunes account. This subscription includes medication updates. If you choose not to renew, you can still use the app but will not receive new medication updates.

### What kind of drug information is included?

The app includes detailed monographs for each drug, covering available forms, indications and dosages, administration, action, adverse reactions, interactions, effects on lab test results, contraindications and cautions, nursing considerations, and patient teaching. It also addresses special population considerations when appropriate, such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, children, and older adults.

### Is this app suitable for NCLEX preparation?

Yes, the app is specifically designed to aid in NCLEX preparation, particularly for the pharmacology section. It includes over 300 pharmacology NCLEX questions with detailed rationales to help users test their knowledge and understand the reasoning behind correct answers.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.12 — 2026-05-05

* Includes the 2027-2028 edition update with 15 new drugs, thousands of updates, 300+ pharmacology NCLEX questions, appendices, US and Canadian brands
* Updated app icon and branding

### 1.11 — 2026-04-30

We’ve upgraded our purchase process. We implemented Apple’s latest payment technology to make buying and restoring purchases smoother than ever.
   - Instant Access: Your premium features unlock immediately after purchase.
   - Better Reliability: No more "Restore Purchase" errors.
   - Seamless Management: Easier control over your subscription status directly within the app

If you have any questions or feedback, please contact Unbound Medicine Support.

### 1.10 — 2026-03-04

Manage your subscription information quickly and easily. We've added an Account Management capability so you can view and manage your account details directly from the app.

### 1.9 — 2025-12-16

Interface optimized for latest operating system, iOS26 - including liquid glass display.

### 1.8 — 2024-07-16

* Improved performance for faster access to critical medical information. 

If you have any questions or feedback, please reach out to the Unbound Medicine support team.

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