Comparison

UpToDate Lexidrug vs eMIMSplus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

UpToDate Lexidrug

This app provides comprehensive drug information and tools to aid in safe medication decisions. It offers daily updated clinical information, detailed drug databases, interaction checkers, and medical calculators. It is trusted by healthcare professionals and students for quick access to expert content.

Highlights
  • Daily updated clinical drug information
  • In-depth drug databases with dosing support
  • Comprehensive drug monographs
  • Hundreds of medical calculators
  • Interactive drug interactions checker
  • Offline database access
Features
Currently charting
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UpToDate® Lexidrug™ is the preferred drug reference app, providing industry-leading drug information and tools that support safe and effective medication and therapeutic decisions. View the latest clinical information updated daily by our unparalleled multidisciplinary editorial team that continually reviews the most current evidence available. Used and trusted by pharmacists, physicians, nurses, advanced practice nurses, dentists, and students as an invaluable referential resource. Easily access Lexidrug content directly in the app without needing to download databases onto your device. Our mobile packages are designed to support a variety of roles, offering quick access to expert content and capabilities, including: • In-depth drug databases with detailed dosing support • Comprehensive monographs with adverse reactions information • Hundreds of medical calculators • Interactive drug interactions checker • Ability to store database content for offline use New individual users will receive a one-month free trial to the UpToDate Lexidrug Hospital Pharmacist package. At the end of the free trial, users will automatically be billed a subscription fee of $29.99 per month via their iTunes Account for continuing access. To avoid being charged, users must cancel their free trial at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period. Users can manage settings, cancel subscriptions, or turn off auto-renewal anytime during the subscription period via iTunes Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

About

eMIMSplus

This digital medicine reference platform offers healthcare professionals instant access to comprehensive information on all registered medicines in Australia. It includes details on product information, drug interactions, and PBS restrictions, aiding in safer prescribing and better patient care.

Highlights
  • Access to all registered Australian medicines
  • Detailed product and consumer medicine information
  • Drug interaction checker
  • Allergy and contraindication insights
  • Comprehensive PBS medicines data
  • Regularly updated database
Features
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With over 17 years of trusted service, MIMS Australia presents eMIMSplus, a comprehensive and user-friendly digital medicine reference platform tailored for primary and allied healthcare professionals. eMIMSplus provides instant access to detailed information on all registered medicines in Australia, including product information, consumer medicine information, product images, drug interactions, and PBS restrictions and pricing. Key features include: Fast, accurate search by medicine name, company, or therapeutic action. Drug interaction checker highlighting potentially harmful combinations. Insight into drug allergies and contraindications. Comprehensive PBS medicines data for prescribing guidance. Regularly updated database with the latest Australian medicine information. Safer Medications, Better Care Disclaimer: eMIMSplus is strictly meant to be used by Healthcare Professionals – Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists & Medical Students. For more information: https://emims.plus/emimsplus/ To access the platform: https://app.emims.plus/signup For Support: Email: subscriptions@mims.com.au Phone: 1800 800 629 Available: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM AEST

Screenshots

UpToDate Lexidrug4 screens
eMIMSplus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: UpToDate Lexidrug at 40% against eMIMSplus's 0%. UpToDate Lexidrug also leads on chart position (#13 vs unranked). eMIMSplus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. UpToDate Lexidrug sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. eMIMSplus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UpToDate Lexidrug ships an update every 2 months, eMIMSplus monthly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
UpToDate Lexidrug versus eMIMSplus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUpToDate LexidrugeMIMSplus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
Best chart rank#13 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB47 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperLexi-CompMIMS PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

UpToDate Lexidrug

All ratings5,774 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews230 reviews
Positive39.6%
Neutral10.9%
Negative49.6%

eMIMSplus

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

UpToDate Lexidrug

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezing when trying to access certain features
  • Databases not downloading or updating properly
  • Inconsistent behavior across iOS versions

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to customize database order and priority
  • Improved offline functionality and background updates
  • More user-friendly interface and navigation

eMIMSplus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

UpToDate Lexidrug

Subscriptions2
  • Lexicomp Professional Package14 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Lexi-COMPLETE14 Days trial$29.991 Month
None

eMIMSplus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UpToDate Lexidrug free?
UpToDate Lexidrug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is eMIMSplus free?
eMIMSplus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do UpToDate Lexidrug or eMIMSplus have ads?
Neither UpToDate Lexidrug nor eMIMSplus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UpToDate Lexidrug or eMIMSplus?
UpToDate Lexidrug ships an update every 2 months, and eMIMSplus monthly. Most recently, UpToDate Lexidrug was updated on October 27, 2026 and eMIMSplus on October 27, 2026.

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