Comparison

Minor Emergencies, 3rd Edition vs getRx Prescriber

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

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About

Minor Emergencies, 3rd Edition

Features
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Minor Emergencies gives you the practical guidance you need to handle a wide range of non-life-threatening medical crises with speed and expertise. Once you have purchased the app, the full content is downloaded onto your device so that everything from viewing images and videos to searching is lightning fast. Completely updated with the latest equipment, devices, dosages, and techniques, this compact and portable medical reference book delivers fast, efficient guidance just when you need it. This app also includes 38 narrated videos of various procedures to enhance your learning. With Minor Emergencies on hand, you'll always be prepared wherever you are! 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. Check out https://usatinemedia.com to learn more and watch a video demo of this app. This interactive app contains the full content of Minor Emergencies, 3rd Edition by Elsevier. ISBN-13: 978-0323079099 ISBN-10: 0323079091 Authors: Philip Buttaravoli, MD FACEP Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine Fletcher Allen Health Care Burlington, Vermont Stephen M. Leffler, MD FACEP Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians Professor of Emergency Medicine University of Vermont College of Medicine Fletcher Allen Health Care Burlington, Vermont 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 Peter Erickson, Co-President, Lead Software Developer

About

getRx Prescriber

This mobile prescription pad enables healthcare providers in the USA to quickly and securely write prescriptions and refills from their smartphone or tablet. It streamlines the process, saving time on phone calls to pharmacies and managing patient refill requests.

Highlights
  • Write prescriptions and refills
  • Secure and HIPAA-compliant
  • Available 24/7
  • USA exclusive features
  • Fast prescription writing
Features
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Write prescriptions in under a minute — anytime, anywhere. getRx for Prescribers is a secure, mobile‑first prescribing platform built specifically for licensed U.S. clinicians who need fast, compliant, and reliable e‑prescribing on the go. Designed to function as a modern, digital prescription pad, getRx enables prescribers to create and transmit new prescriptions or refills from an iPhone in under a minute — without the delays, phone calls, or administrative friction that typically slow down clinical workflows. Engineered for convenience and optimized for regulatory compliance, getRx supports the realities of today’s clinical practice: high patient volume, unpredictable schedules, and the need for immediate, accurate medication management outside the traditional office setting. Key Features 24/7 Mobile Prescribing Write, review, and send prescriptions securely from your iPhone at any time. Whether you’re between patient visits, away from your desk, or responding to urgent after‑hours needs, getRx ensures you always have access to a fully functional, extremely secure and compliant prescribing tool. No More Pharmacy Phone Calls Eliminate the back‑and‑forth communication that consumes valuable clinical time. getRx streamlines refill requests and reduces interruptions by enabling direct, secure transmission to pharmacies — no voicemail tag, no callbacks, and no manual follow‑up. HIPAA‑Compliant, Security‑First Platform Built with industry‑leading security standards, getRx protects both clinician and patient data at every step. Encrypted transmission, secure authentication, and rigorous compliance controls ensure that prescribing remains safe, private, and fully aligned with U.S. healthcare regulations. Fast, Intuitive Workflow A clean, modern interface minimizes taps and maximizes efficiency. getRx is designed to fit naturally into busy clinical days, allowing prescribers to complete medication orders quickly without navigating complex menus or bloated EHR and EMR interfaces. Opioid & Controlled‑Substance Prescribing (NEW) getRx now supports electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS) for select pharmacy partners, including Walgreens, Costco, and Albertson’s, with additional chains coming soon. This expands prescribers’ ability to manage acute and chronic pain treatments securely and compliantly from a mobile device. What to expect after download: 1. Sign-up in the app with your email, you will also need your NPI # and DEA #. 2. Confirmation email will be sent to you. 3. Next, our security partner will send you an email to verify your identity with your ID card, SSN, and DEA number. 4. You will then need to answer a series of security questions to confirm your identity. 5. We use 2FA for verification and access. 6. Once all of this is complete and your identity is verified, your getRx account will be activated and ready to prescribe. All of this can be done, in less than 15 minutes. For support contact: info@getrx.com

Screenshots

Minor Emergencies, 3rd Edition4 screens
getRx Prescriber4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: getRx Prescriber at Free against Minor Emergencies, 3rd Edition's $64.99. getRx Prescriber also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). Minor Emergencies, 3rd Edition's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On 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

getRx Prescriber is free to download; Minor Emergencies, 3rd Edition costs $64.99 up front. getRx Prescriber sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Minor Emergencies, 3rd Edition asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minor Emergencies, 3rd Edition ships an update every 10 months, getRx Prescriber every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Minor Emergencies, 3rd Edition versus getRx Prescriber: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinor Emergencies, 3rd EditiongetRx Prescriber
Price$64.99Free — better
Rating—2.2 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size551 MB15 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperUsatine & Erickson Media LLCRudd Medical Solutions LLC

In-app purchases

None

Minor Emergencies, 3rd Edition

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

getRx Prescriber

One-time2
  • 20 Prescriptions$24.99
  • 100 Prescriptions$99.99

Questions

Is Minor Emergencies, 3rd Edition free?
Minor Emergencies, 3rd Edition costs $64.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is getRx Prescriber free?
getRx Prescriber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Minor Emergencies, 3rd Edition or getRx Prescriber have ads?
Neither Minor Emergencies, 3rd Edition nor getRx Prescriber shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Minor Emergencies, 3rd Edition or getRx Prescriber?
Minor Emergencies, 3rd Edition ships an update every 10 months, and getRx Prescriber every 2 months. Most recently, Minor Emergencies, 3rd Edition was updated on November 6, 2026 and getRx Prescriber on November 1, 2026.

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