# Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook — Nursing Considerations

> Comprehensive drug reference for nurses with detailed drug information and safety features. (iPhone/iPad app by Skyscape Medpresso Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saunders-nursing-drug-handbook/id1145790310 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Skyscape Medpresso Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/818609416)
- Category: Medical, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 138 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 149 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-02-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saunders-nursing-drug-handbook/id1145790310/reviews.md

## What is Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook?

""Try before you buy"" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. In-App purchase required to unlock all content.

Essential Info on more than 1,000 generic & 4,000 trade name drugs,+20-30 new FDA approved. Promotes safe drug administration by including a special text treatment for ""High-Alert"" drugs & includes an appendix for drug names that sound alike, look alike to highlights drugs that pose the greatest risk for patient harm. 

Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook provides current, detailed info on more than 1,000 generic & 4,000 trade name drugs. This handy, user-friendly guide includes updated uses, dosage forms, warnings, side effects & adverse reactions, IV drug administration, nursing considerations, & much more. Organized alphabetically by generic drug name for quick reference, stands out from the others in guiding the nurse through the steps essential to quality patient care.

New to this edition
New drug monographs for approximately 20-30 newly approved drugs by the FDA provides readers with the most current drug info
Each monograph read & updated as necessary with new interactions, precautions, alerts, patient teaching instructions & other need-to-know info included throughout as needed. Current info helps nurses feel confident in accuracy of info, helps prevent medication dispensing errors

Key Features
• > 1,000 generic name drugs (4,000 trade name drugs) organized alphabetically with A to Z tabs provides users with quick easy access. 
• Lists all newly approved drugs in the front of the book. 
• Detailed info for each drug distinguishes side effects & adverse reactions, lists the effect/reaction by frequency of occurrence to allow the nurse to easily identify which are most likely to occur. 
• Therapeutic toxic blood level info incorporates in the Interactions section, under Nursing Implications &  provides users with patient implications for drug administration. 
• Lifespan disorder-related dosage variations focuses on pediatric, geriatric, hepatic, immune- or renal-compromised patients to informs users of special considerations for specific patient populations. 
• UNIQUE! Incorporates frequently-used herb monographs which are featured in the A to Z portion of the book with additional herb info in the appendix to inform users of common herbs that they may encounter. 
• Cross references 400 top U.S. brand name drugs directly in main section makes drug info quick and easy to locate. Cross references include page numbers for easier accessibility. 
• Comprehensive foldout IV Compatibility Chart provides compatibility info for 65 intravenous drugs.

Content licensed from printed 
ISBN-13: 9780443348723
ISBN-10: 0443348723

SUBSCRIPTION :
Please choose an auto renewable subscription plan to receive content access and continuous updates. Your subscription automatically renews as per your plan, so you always have the latest content.

Six months auto-renewing payments - $26.99
Yearly auto-renewing payments- $39.99

Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be disabled at any time by going to your device “Settings” and tapping “iTunes & App Store”. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable.""
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Author(s): Robert J. Kizior, Keith Hodgson
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences Company

## Key features

- Over 1,000 generic drugs
- 4,000 trade name drugs
- High-alert drug identification
- Drug interaction information
- Lifespan dosage variations
- Herb monographs
- IV compatibility chart

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Saunders Nursing Dx HBK 6m Sub | $26.99 | per 6 months |
| Saunders Nursing Drug 1Y Sub | $39.99 | per year |
| Saunders Nursi Drug 1Y Sub ofr | $31.99 | per year |
| 15%OFF-Saunders Nursi Drug 1Y | $33.99 | per year |
| 20%OFF-Saunders Nursi Drug 1Y | $31.99 | per year |
| 25%OFF-Saunders Nursi Drug 1Y | $29.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saunders-nursing-drug-handbook/id1145790310/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Perfect for nursing students

*2025-04-16*

This app is perfectly designed for nursing students. The straightforward terminology makes it approachable, and the clear formatting ensures that all the essential information is easy to find without feeling overwhelmed. It is also a fantastic study tool, and I have found myself referencing it regularly for assignments and exams.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your 5-star review and encouraging words

### 1/5 — Not updated

*2024-02-29*

Half the drug names I’m looking for are not even in the book. I want my money back

**Developer response:** Please contact support@skyscape.com and we can quickly assist you with unlocking the full content

### 1/5 — Refund

*2023-02-16*

I had to ask for a refund. Every time I look for drug name, I can’t find it.

**Developer response:** We apologize for the experience you had.  Please contact support@skyscape.com in the future with any concerns so we can address them quickly.

### 1/5 — Not impressed

*2022-06-07*

I am in a Nursing program and the majority of the drug cards I have to fill out are not in this app. I will not be recommending or renew this app!

**Developer response:** The content in the app comes directly from the publisher and should match the content in the hard cover book.

### 1/5 — No trial

*2021-10-26*

I’d like to try the full app to see if it actually holds drug information I need, but only a partial version is available for free. I’m not willing to purchase something without knowing the information is there and as an ER nurse I come across a lot of drugs that are not included in most drug guides.

**Developer response:** Skyscape offers a 30-day full refund if you purchase our resources and are not satisfied.  Please contact support@skyscape.com for more information

### 1/5 — Scam

*2021-10-04*

I paid for the yearly subscription and all the information are still locked. Wrote an email to the service department and I have yet to get a response. I’m so disappointed.

**Developer response:** We apologize for the inconvenience - sometimes emails are not received by our support team.  I would recommend sending another email to support@skyscape.com and we can assist you with installing the full content.

### 5/5 — Great

*2020-07-26*

As a nurse, it a great and practical app

**Developer response:** Thank you for your kind remarks, we appreciate input from our customers.

### 2/5 — Only half the medications I needed to look up

*2020-03-15*

I’m a nursing student and also work in a long term care facility. I like how they have things set up but could use a little more information and needs a lot more of the common medications used. I had to switch to a different app because I wasn’t able to get the information I need on a regular basis.

**Developer response:** We are sorry to hear this resource did not meet your needs.  The content in our apps comes directly from the publisher and is the same content as the hard cover books.  If we can be
of assistance when you experience a problem please contact support@skyscape.com

### 3/5 — Wish list

*2020-03-09*

Just wished The book listed The metabolism and elimination - organ/ Organ system

**Developer response:** The content in the app matches what is in the hard cover books.  We will forward your input to the publisher for consideration in the future updates.

### 2/5 — Terrible

*2020-03-03*

Most of the drugs I have to look up in blocks 3 and 4 are not there, ridiculous!

**Developer response:** Thanks for you feedback. We have updated the main index; Please email us on support@skyscape.com and let us know if you are still unable to find certain drugs.

## Frequently asked questions about Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook

### What information does the Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook provide?

The app offers detailed information on over 1,000 generic and 4,000 trade name drugs. It includes updated uses, dosage forms, warnings, side effects, adverse reactions, IV drug administration, nursing considerations, and highlights high-alert drugs and those with sound-alike/look-alike names.

### How is the drug information organized?

Drugs are organized alphabetically by generic drug name, with A to Z tabs for quick reference. This user-friendly structure allows nurses to easily locate specific drug information and promotes efficient patient care.

### What are the subscription options and costs?

The app offers auto-renewing subscription plans for content access and continuous updates. Options include six-month payments for $26.99 and yearly payments for $39.99. Payment will be charged to your account upon confirmation of purchase.

### Does this app include information on newly approved drugs?

Yes, this edition includes new drug monographs for approximately 20-30 newly approved drugs by the FDA. Each monograph is updated with the latest interactions, precautions, alerts, and patient teaching instructions.

### What are the key safety features of this app?

The app promotes safe drug administration by including special text treatment for 'High-Alert' drugs and an appendix for drug names that sound alike or look alike. It also details side effects and adverse reactions by frequency of occurrence to help identify the most likely ones.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.8.5 — 2026-01-16

- Minor Bug Fixes

### 5.8.0 — 2025-10-03

- NEW! Drug monographs for 20-30 new FDA-approved medications provide the most current drug information.
- NEW! Updates include uses, dosage forms, interactions, precautions, and other need-to-know information to help prevent medication dispensing errors.

### 5.7.8 — 2025-06-18

- Minor bug fixes

### 5.7.2 — 2025-04-08

- NEW! Drug monographs for 19 new FDA-approved medications provide the most current drug information.
- NEW! Updates include uses, dosage forms, interactions, precautions, and other need-to-know information to help prevent medication dispensing errors.
- Get the best experience of connecting with communities, engaging with them with recent news, alerts, your favorite topics.
- Preview quick videos and watch them right on your devices.
- And in this release, we have also fixed bugs and made performance improvements. Just for you

### 5.7.1 — 2025-03-17

Get the best experience of connecting with communities, engaging with them with recent news, alerts, your favorite topics.
 
Preview quick videos and watch them right on your devices.
 
And in this release, we have also fixed bugs and made performance improvements. Just for you.

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