KalbeMed vs Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
KalbeMed
This app provides medical professionals and students with updated clinical information, including news, event listings, and journal articles. It also offers ethical product details and certified continuing medical education opportunities.
- Scientific medical news updates
- Medical event listings
- Indonesian Medical Journal access
- Ethical product information
- Certified Continuing Medical Education (CME)
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KALBEMED App is a mobile version from Kalbe Medical Portal (http://www.kalbemed.com) which has completed and updated to support the development of clinical infomation for physicians, medical students, paramedics, and other medical professionals. App Feature: - News, is the scientific medical information updates from various sources - Medical Events - CDK (Cermin Dunia Kedokteran), an Indonesian Medical Journal, CDK was first published on 1971. - Product, an ethical product information, which consists of the composition, pharmacology, indications, contraindications, interactions, warnings and precaution. - CME (Continuing Medical Education) is certificated by the Indonesian Medical Association (PB IDI), CME Online can be accessed easily for earning credits (SKP - Satuan Kredit Pembelajaran).
Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E
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The up-to-date content and proven study techniques you need to pass one of the most difficult courses in medical school Presented in a style that makes learning and retaining key information effortless, Basic Concepts in Pharmacology clearly explains each fundamental principal of drug actions. This updated edition includes the popular Trivia Sorter, which helps you understand the mechanism of action for the class of drugs and its side effects; consider if the drug is for a disorder or symptom; determine the unique features of single drugs in this class; and know the side effects and drug interactions of the class of drugs. Walking you through the learning process in a way that helps you master each concept before moving on to the next, Basic Concepts in Pharmacology encourages you to organize and condense the drug information you must remember; review key information, which is conveniently presented in boxes, tables, and illustrations; and identify the most important drugs in each class. Features: β’ 640 photos and illustrations β’ Includes study techniques not found in any other such resources β’ Key information presented in boxes, illustrations and tables This app is very intuitive and easy to navigate, allowing you to browse the contents or search for topics. The powerful search tool gives you word suggestions that appear in the text as you type, so it is lightning fast and helps with spelling those long medical terms. The search tool also keeps a recent history of past search terms so you can go back to a previous search result very easily. You have the ability to create notes and bookmarks separately for text, images and tables to enhance your learning. You can also change the text size for easier reading. After the app has been downloaded, no internet connection is needed to retrieve the content of the app. All of the text and images are available to you on your device anytime, anywhere, and lightning fast. This app is also automatically optimized for whatever size device you are currently using, either phone or tablet. This interactive app contains the full content of Basic Concepts in Pharmacology: What You Need to Know for Each Drug Class, Sixth Edition by McGraw-Hill Education. ISBN-13: 978-1264264841 ISBN-10: 1264264844 Editor: Janet L. Stringer, MD, PhD Disclaimer: This app is intended for the education of healthcare professionals and not as a diagnostic and treatment reference for the general population. Developed by Usatine Media Richard P. Usatine, MD, Co-President, Professor of Family & Community Medicine, Professor of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Texas Health San Antonio
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: KalbeMed at Free against Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E's $39.99. KalbeMed also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 18 months) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 10.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
KalbeMed is free to download; Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E costs $39.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
KalbeMed ships an update every 9 days, Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KalbeMed | Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $39.99 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days β better | Every 18 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 β better | 10.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Gamatechno Indonesia, PT | Usatine & Erickson Media LLC |
In-app purchases
KalbeMed
No in-app purchases
Basic Concepts Pharmacology 6E
No in-app purchases
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