Comparison

GGC Medicines vs Iylon

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

Head to head
About

GGC Medicines

This app provides healthcare professionals with quick access to essential medical resources, including treatment guidelines, drug formularies, and validated medical calculators. It also delivers timely updates on medicines safety and prescribing practices.

Highlights
  • GGC Adult Therapeutics Handbook
  • Medical Calculators (Gentamicin, Vancomycin, Creatinine Clearance)
  • Medicines Update Bulletins
  • GGC Adult Medicines Formulary
  • Search and navigation
  • PDF flowcharts
  • Notes and bookmarking
Features
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GGC Medicines is an exciting, easy to use interactive App offering healthcare professionals in NHSGGC convenient and fast access to: - Guidance contained within the GGC Adult Therapeutics Handbook - Medical Calculators - Medicines Update bulletins - GGC Adult Medicines Formulary. GGC Adult Therapeutics Handbook - This is a well established aid for prescribers in the immediate management of >100 common medical conditions. Information regarding the assessment, monitoring and management of an acute condition is provided in a clear, concise and user friendly format. Medical Calculators - Gentamicin, Vancomycin and Creatinine Clearance Calculators. User friendly and fully validated calculators. These calculators are restricted to use within NHSGGC. Access to Medicines Update Bulletins (requires internet connection) - Keep abreast of current topical issues about medicines: - Medicine safety messages - Recent GGC medicines incidents and associated learning - New local and national guidelines - Latest formulary decisions and changes in prescribing practices. GGC Adult Medicines Formulary - Access to full Formulary with regular updates (requires internet connection). Key features - - Quick and easy to navigate and search - Guidelines, reformatted to work well on small screen with flowcharts as PDFs that open on request* - A ‘notes’ features allowing annotation of any additional information - Bookmarking facility to allow personalised quick access to your most referred to guidelines - Guideline content update at regular set intervals throughout the year. *Please note: The Handbook guidance contains a small number of flowcharts and graphs which are accessed as PDF files. In order to view this content correctly, your device should have an app suitable for opening and viewing PDF files installed. Contact us: Feedback is always welcome. You can contact us at - ggc.medicines@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

About

Iylon

Features
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Iylon connects patients, their clinicians and specialist oncology advisors to review complex cancer cases, wherever they are. With the Iylon app you can: • Submit a case in minutes Share your diagnosis details, medical records, scans and reports securely from your iPhone or iPad. Take photos of documents with your camera or upload files you already have. • Track every case See where each case stands, from submission and advisor review to the final recommendation, with a clear timeline for every step. • Read your recommendation report Open the specialist's recommendation report directly in the app, download it, and share it with your own doctor. • Talk to your care team Message the Iylon care team about a case and ask follow-up questions after your report is shared. • Get notified when it matters Turn on optional notifications to hear the moment your case moves forward, a report is ready or the care team replies. You can switch them off at any time in Settings. • Secure sign-in Use the same account you use on iylon.com. Every sign-in is confirmed with a one-time code sent to your email or phone, and you can add Face ID or Touch ID to sign in and unlock the app quickly. Built for everyone involved in the case Patients and caregivers, referring clinicians, specialist advisors and the Iylon coordination team each see the tools for their role. Your privacy Your medical information is sent over encrypted connections and is only shared with the people involved in your case. You can delete your account from Settings in the app or at iylon.com/delete-account. Important Iylon provides expert second-opinion consultations to support decisions made with your own doctor. It is not a substitute for your care team and is not for emergencies. If you have a medical emergency, contact your local emergency services immediately. Questions? Email support@iylon.com or visit iylon.com/contact.

Screenshots

GGC Medicines4 screens
Iylon3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GGC Medicines at 11.0 against Iylon's 16.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GGC Medicines ships an update every 7 months, Iylon every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
GGC Medicines versus Iylon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGGC MedicinesIylon
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB58 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGreater Glasgow Health BoardIYLON PRECISION ONCOLOGY LLC

In-app purchases

None

GGC Medicines

No in-app purchases

None

Iylon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GGC Medicines free?
GGC Medicines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Iylon free?
Iylon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GGC Medicines or Iylon have ads?
Neither GGC Medicines nor Iylon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GGC Medicines or Iylon?
GGC Medicines ships an update every 7 months, and Iylon every 12 months. Most recently, GGC Medicines was updated on November 1, 2026 and Iylon on November 3, 2026.

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