CPS by CPhA vs eMIMSplus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CPS by CPhA
Access essential, evidence-based drug information for healthcare professionals. Choose between drug monographs or full access with therapeutic guidance and tools. Stay updated with critical warnings and advisories.
- Evidence-based drug monographs
- Therapeutic information
- Non-prescription therapy guidance
- Drug tables and algorithms
- Medical calculators
- Critical updates and warnings
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CPS (formerly RxTx) has a new appearance. CPS is still the reliable, evidence-based drug resource it has always been and provides essential drug information at the point-of-care for health care practitioners. Now offering two subscription options – CPS Drug Information or CPS Full Access. CPS Drug Information is the Canadian standard for drug monographs, containing thousands of products including monographs for drugs, vaccines, natural health products and medical devices, approved by Health Canada. CPS Full Access includes all content from CPS Drug Information and the most current, evidence-based therapeutic information and non-prescription therapy for most common conditions, with cross-referenced drug tables and algorithms and DC condition-based drug tables. Both subscriptions types provide critical updates such as warnings and advisories; and useful tools such as medical calculators.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: eMIMSplus at free against CPS by CPhA's subscription. eMIMSplus also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). CPS by CPhA's advantage is review sentiment (10% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (14.2 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CPS by CPhA ships an update every 4 months, eMIMSplus monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CPS by CPhA | eMIMSplus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 9.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 177 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) | MIMS PTE. LTD. |
Customer experience
CPS by CPhA
eMIMSplus
In-app purchases
CPS by CPhA
No in-app purchases
eMIMSplus
No in-app purchases
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