Best Approved Drugs Apps

172+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated May 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our approved drugs list covers 172+ iPhone apps updated through May 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Approved Drugs Apps (May 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Approved DrugsApproved DrugsFree5.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
2epocrates: Drug Info & Pill IDepocrates: Drug Info & Pill IDFree4.4★ (7.1K)YesYesJul 2026
3Mosby's Drug ReferenceMosby's Drug ReferenceFree4.6★ (233)YesYesJul 2026
4Davis's Drug Guide - NursesDavis's Drug Guide - NursesFree4.9★ (9K)YesYesJul 2026
5Drugs & MedicationsDrugs & Medications$0.994.0★ (49)NoNoJul 2026
6Drugs.com Medication GuideDrugs.com Medication GuideFree4.8★ (16K)YesNoJul 2026
7MPR Drug and Medical GuideMPR Drug and Medical GuideFree4.8★ (6K)NoYesJul 2026
8UpToDate LexidrugUpToDate LexidrugFree4.7★ (4.8K)NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Approved Drugs

epocrates: Drug Info & Pill ID#2

epocrates: Drug Info & Pill ID by Epocrates

Dosing, Interactions, & Labs
Strong Contender
🏥 Medical
4.4😐(7.1K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#1in Medical
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This clinical reference app empowers healthcare professionals to make safer, faster decisions. It offers comprehensive drug information, interaction checks, pill identification, lab values, and dosing calculators. Access essential clinical tools offline to enhance patient care and workflow efficiency.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Streamlined information
  • 👍 Concise and to-the-point
  • 👍 Helpful for first-year NP
  • 👍 Excellent reference for physicians

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Constant updates causing freezing and crashes
  • 🐛 Unreliable app performance
  • 🐛 Forced to update frequently
Mosby's Drug Reference#3

Mosby's Drug Reference by Unbound Medicine, Inc.

Over 5,000 Drug Listings
Worth Considering
🏥 Medical
4.6(233 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides healthcare professionals with comprehensive drug information, including actions, usage, dosage, interactions, and side effects. It emphasizes patient safety with Black Box Warnings, Safety Alerts, and information on life-threatening side effects. Features include custom notes, highlights, and quick search functionality.

More Approved Drugs apps to explore

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Davis's Drug Guide - Nurses
Davis's Drug Guide - Nurses
Davis's Drug Guide - Nurses
DrugGuide.com Exclusive Access
Free

This comprehensive drug reference provides essential information for safe medication administration across all age groups. It includes detailed drug monographs, audio pronunciations, pill images, regular updates, and safety alerts. Access to an exclusive online portal offers additional features like dosing calculators and drug of the week notifications.

1,700+ drug monographsAudio pronunciationsPill images
🏥 Medical
(9K)
subscription
5
Drugs & Medications
Drugs & Medications
Drugs & Medications
by KAVAPOINT
$0.99

Access a comprehensive database of over 10,000 drugs with detailed information, including usage, contraindications, and FDA labels. Features include an online pill identifier, advanced search, and offline access to descriptions. Ideal for healthcare professionals and students.

Over 10,000 drugs in databaseOnline Pill IdentifierOffline access to descriptions
🏥 Medical
(49)
paid
6
Drugs.com Medication Guide
Drugs.com Medication Guide
Drugs.com Medication Guide
Know more. Be sure.
Free

Access comprehensive information on over 24,000 medications, including prescription drugs, OTCs, and natural products. Manage your medications, check for interactions, identify pills, and find the lowest prices. Stay informed with FDA alerts and detailed side effect information.

Medication list with interaction trackingDrug price comparison and pharmacy finderPill identification by imprint, color, and shape
🏥 Medical
(16K)
free with in-app purchases
7
MPR Drug and Medical Guide
MPR Drug and Medical Guide
MPR Drug and Medical Guide
MD Medications and Reference
Free

This app provides comprehensive drug information and clinical tools for healthcare professionals. It offers quick access to drug data, calculators, treatment charts, and educational content, all accessible offline.

Drug information referenceMedical calculatorsClinical charts
🏥 Medical
(6K)
free with in-app purchases
8
UpToDate Lexidrug
UpToDate Lexidrug
UpToDate Lexidrug
by Lexi-Comp
Free

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.

Daily updated clinical drug informationIn-depth drug databases with dosing supportComprehensive drug monographs
🏥 Medical
(4.8K)
subscription
9
Davis Drug Guide For Nurses
Davis Drug Guide For Nurses
Davis Drug Guide For Nurses
Medication Safety in Nursing
Free

This comprehensive drug guide provides nurses with essential medical information for safe medication administration. It features thousands of drug monographs, interaction details, and safety alerts, all organized for quick access and enhanced by personalized notes and search functionality.

Thousands of drug monographsDrug-drug and drug-food interactionsSafety alerts and cautions
🏥 Medical
(8.6K)
subscription
10
Top 300 Drugs Made Easy
Top 300 Drugs Made Easy
Top 300 Drugs Made Easy
Tuan Doan, PharmD, MBA
Free

Master common US prescription drugs with over 10,000 practice questions. Features study modes that adapt to your weaknesses, timed challenges, and a leaderboard. Earn rewards for top performance in competitive game modes.

Over 10,000 multiple-choice questionsAdaptive study mode for weaknessesTimed challenge game mode
📚 Education
(36)
freemium
11
Smart Pill ID - Identify Drugs
Smart Pill ID - Identify Drugs
Smart Pill ID - Identify Drugs
Search Pills With Your Camera
Free

Instantly identify pills using your camera or by entering details like imprint codes and color. Access essential drug information, including side effects and interactions. Unlock advanced features like unlimited scans, barcode scanning, and full FDA drug labels with a premium subscription.

AI-powered pill identification via photoIdentify pills from gallery imagesManual search by imprint code, color, shape
🏥 Medical
(1.2K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Pill Identifier by Drugs.com
Pill Identifier by Drugs.com
Pill Identifier by Drugs.com
Lookup imprint, shape, color
$0.99

Identify medications by searching imprint, shape, or color. Access detailed information including drug images, indications, and availability. Connects to Drugs.com for further details.

Search by imprint, drug name, shape, and colorAccess drug images and descriptionsView indications and availability
🏥 Medical
(142)
ad-supported
13
Accredo
Accredo
Accredo
by Accredo Health Group, Inc
Free

Manage your specialty medications conveniently from your smartphone. Order refills, track shipments, make payments, and receive dose reminders. Stay on top of your treatment plan with easy access to your medication history and profile.

Order specialty medication refillsTrack specialty medication ordersMake payments
🏥 Medical
(55K)
free
14
Johns Hopkins Antibiotic Guide
Johns Hopkins Antibiotic Guide
Johns Hopkins Antibiotic Guide
ABX, HIV, Psych, Diabetes
Free

Access evidence-based medical guidance for antibiotics, HIV, psychiatry, and diabetes. Features expert analysis, drug listings, disease topics, and patient education materials. Includes monthly updates and enhanced search functionality.

Evidence-based recommendationsAntimicrobial drug listingsPsychiatric medicine guidance
🏥 Medical
(3.7K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Pocket Pharmacist
Pocket Pharmacist
Pocket Pharmacist
Pharmacist Curated Drug Info
Free

Access comprehensive drug information curated by pharmacists, check for drug interactions, and test your knowledge with quizzes. Organize your medications and impress your medical team with neat printouts.

Pharmacist-curated drug summariesUnbiased drug informationFast drug search (offline)
🏥 Medical
(3.8K)
subscription
16
Pyrls
Pyrls
Pyrls
Clinical Pearls
Free

This app provides essential drug information for medical professionals, focusing on practical details like indications, pharmacology, and counseling points. It offers quick access to key data, reference tables, and clinical pearls to aid in medication management and patient care.

Drug naming and indicationsPharmacology detailsCounseling points
🏥 Medical
(127)
free with in-app purchases
17
PTCB PTCE Practice Test - 2026
PTCB PTCE Practice Test - 2026
PTCB PTCE Practice Test - 2026
Pharmacy Technician Exam Prep
Free

Prepare for your Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam with realistic practice tests and detailed explanations. Master key pharmacy concepts, drug classifications, and federal laws with AI-powered study tools and progress tracking.

Realistic PTCE practice testsStudy by topicAI mentor for explanations
📚 Education
(1.5K)
free with in-app purchases
18
MedImpact
MedImpact
MedImpact
A healthier, more informed you
Free

Manage your pharmacy benefits and access personalized drug information. View prescription history, check drug prices, find pharmacies, and refill mail-order prescriptions. Stay informed about your medications and healthcare costs.

View prescription fill historyCheck drug pricesFind nearby pharmacies
💪 Health & Fitness
(323)
free
19
mobilePDR
mobilePDR
mobilePDR
Prescribers' Drug Reference
Free

Access up-to-date drug prescribing information for healthcare professionals. Quickly search thousands of drug summaries, compare medications, and check for interactions. Identify pills with color photos and imprint codes.

Concise drug summariesDrug comparison toolDrug interaction checker
🏥 Medical
(101)
free
20
Drugs and Lactation (LactMed®)
Drugs and Lactation (LactMed®)
Drugs and Lactation (LactMed®)
National Institutes of Health
Free

This app provides evidence-based information on the safety of medications and chemicals during lactation. It is a trusted resource for healthcare providers and breastfeeding mothers, offering details on drug transfer into breast milk and potential effects on infants.

Peer-reviewed content by lactation pharmacology expertsInformation on drugs, chemicals, and their effectsSuggested therapeutic alternatives
🏥 Medical
(15)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Approved Drugs

What are the best approved drugs apps for iPhone?
Approved Drugs tops our approved drugs apps ranking as of May 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 1 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top approved drugs apps we rank are free to download, including Approved Drugs and epocrates: Drug Info & Pill ID.
Approved Drugs has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of May 2026.
We track 172+ approved drugs apps on the iOS App Store as of May 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Approved Drugs utilizes a data-driven approach, providing direct access to verified information on FDA-approved drugs. Users can learn through exploration, searching, and detailed visualization of chemical structures and their properties.
Approved Drugs does not have a formal progress tracking system as it is a reference tool. Its primary function is to provide information and facilitate research rather than guide a learning path.