Best Drug Discovery Apps

146+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated June 2026

The best drug discovery apps on iPhone average 4.2★ across 146+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated June 2026.

Top Picks for Drug Discovery

MPR Drug and Medical Guide#2

MPR Drug and Medical Guide by Haymarket Media Inc

MD Medications and Reference
Strong Contender
🏥 Medical
4.8😐(6K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides healthcare professionals with comprehensive drug information, calculators, and treatment charts, offering a convenient and trusted point-of-care reference tool. With features such as a Redesign for improved usability, myCME for earning CME/CE credits, and a Generic-Brand Guide, it supports better care decisions on the go.

What We Love

  • 👍 Clear and concise information
  • 🚀 Extremely helpful
  • 👍 Best reference for prescribing
  • 👍 Practical and easy to navigate

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Outrageous fees
  • 💰 Way overpriced
  • 💰 No longer free
mobilePDR#3

mobilePDR by PDR Equity, LLC

Prescribers' Drug Reference
Worth Considering
🏥 Medical
3.2(101 ratings)
Free
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Get access to the most current and comprehensive drug prescribing information with the official mobilePDR app from PDR. Empower your healthcare practice with powerful search, drug comparison, and pill identification tools. Download the free app now.

More Drug Discovery apps to explore

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Mosby's Drug Reference
Mosby's Drug Reference
Mosby's Drug Reference
Over 5,000 Drug Listings
Free

This trusted medical app provides healthcare professionals with a comprehensive drug reference tool, featuring over 5,000 drug listings with detailed information on actions, usage, dosage, interactions, and side effects. Try it today with a 14-day free trial and take advantage of its patient safety-focused features to improve accuracy and eliminate errors.

🏥 Medical
(233)
5
Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses
Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses
Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses
Best Nursing Drug Handbook
Free

Access essential drug information for safe medication administration across all age groups with a comprehensive drug guide. Features include a vast database, dosing calculators, FDA drug news updates, audio pronunciations, and more. Stay informed and make informed decisions with this indispensable resource for healthcare professionals.

🏥 Medical
(721)
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My DIA
My DIA
My DIA
by Drug Information Association, Inc.
Free

This application connects life sciences professionals to collaborate, discuss global and local challenges, and drive better policies, research, and patient outcomes. It provides a centralized platform for accessing event information, networking with peers and experts, and scheduling meetings.

📊 Productivity
(85)
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VIN Veterinary Drug Handbook
VIN Veterinary Drug Handbook
VIN Veterinary Drug Handbook
by VETERINARY INFORMATION NETWORK INC.
Free

This mobile application provides essential information on veterinary drugs, including pharmacology, dosages, and interactions, to help veterinarians make informed decisions. With a built-in dosage calculator, clinical pearls, and detailed drug monographs, it offers a comprehensive resource for safe and effective prescribing, and is regularly updated with the latest information.

📚 Education
(11)
8
Drug Identifier & Drug Search
Drug Identifier & Drug Search
Drug Identifier & Drug Search
Easily identify unknown pills
Free

This app helps identify unknown medications and provides essential drug information, including uses, dosage, and side effects. Easily search and access a comprehensive database of prescription and over-the-counter medications to make informed decisions about your health and wellness.

🏥 Medical
(1)
9
Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook
Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook
Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook
Nursing Considerations
Free

This application provides essential information on over 1,000 generic and 4,000 trade name drugs, promoting safe drug administration and quality patient care. It offers detailed drug information, nursing considerations, and updates on newly approved FDA drugs, and can be tried for free with an optional in-app purchase to unlock all content.

🏥 Medical
(137)
10
DIMS - ITmedicus
DIMS - ITmedicus
DIMS - ITmedicus
by ITmedicus
Free

Discover the best offline mobile drug index of Bangladesh with DIMS. Explore a comprehensive database of medications and their details on-the-go. Access essential drug information anytime, anywhere.

🏥 Medical
(586)
11
Drug Dictionary Free
Drug Dictionary Free
Drug Dictionary Free
by Thanh Nguyen Trung
Free
🏥 Medical
(0)
12
Pill Identifier by Drugs.com
Pill Identifier by Drugs.com
Pill Identifier by Drugs.com
Lookup imprint, shape, color
$0.99
🏥 Medical
(142)
13
Drug Guide & Medication
Drug Guide & Medication
Drug Guide & Medication
Uptodate meds info
Free

This application provides up-to-date information on medications approved by the FDA, allowing users to search and explore details on pharmacokinetics, dosing, side effects, and interactions. With in-app subscriptions, users can access advanced features, including cloud bookmarks and notes, making it a valuable resource for both consumers and healthcare professionals.

🏥 Medical
(135)
14
PolyPharma
PolyPharma
PolyPharma
by Molecular Materials Informatics, Inc.
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
15
DrugWiki
DrugWiki
DrugWiki
Full FDA database info
Free
🏥 Medical
(3)
16
Oncology Nursing Drug Handbook
Oncology Nursing Drug Handbook
Oncology Nursing Drug Handbook
Caring for cancer patients
Free

This application provides nurses with a comprehensive resource for caring for cancer patients, offering information on effective symptom management, patient education, and chemotherapy administration. It features updated content on molecular and immunologic therapies, new drugs, and their indications, allowing nurses to access vital information offline with a powerful search function.

🏥 Medical
(4)
17
EMDEX Reference
EMDEX Reference
EMDEX Reference
Nigeria’s Drug Reference Plus
Free

This trusted drug reference application provides comprehensive and regularly updated information on over 15,000 drug products approved for use in Nigeria, along with therapeutic notes, treatment guidelines, and diagnosis management resources. Healthcare professionals can access essential medicines lists, drug details, and interaction checkers to inform their medical judgments and treatment decisions.

🏥 Medical
(3)
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The Medical Letter
The Medical Letter
The Medical Letter
by The Medical Letter, Inc.
Free

This application provides healthcare providers with a trusted source of unbiased and authoritative drug information, including critical evaluations of new prescription drugs and comparative reviews of treatments for common conditions. By downloading the app, subscribers can access their paid subscription, take CME/CE exams on-the-go, and make informed treatment decisions with confidence.

🏥 Medical
(7)
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Functional Groups
Functional Groups
Functional Groups
Learn organic chemistry
Free

Learn organic chemistry in an engaging and interactive way by studying 25+ functional groups, including alcohols, esters, and amines, through multiple practice modes and personalized review. Master organic chemistry with this app, ideal for classes, MCAT prep, and A-Level chemistry, and start achieving your goals today!

📚 Education
(18)
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Protokol - Peptides Simplified
Protokol - Peptides Simplified
Protokol - Peptides Simplified
Peptide protocols, simplified
Free
📚 Education
(2)