Best Drug Handbook Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our drug handbook list covers 245+ iPhone apps updated through October 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Drug Handbook Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Nursing Drug Handbook - NDHNursing Drug Handbook - NDHFree4.8★ (183)NoYesOct 2026
2Davis's Drug Guide - NursesDavis's Drug Guide - NursesFree4.9★ (9.2K)NoYesOct 2026
3Nurse's Drug HandbookNurse's Drug HandbookFree4.6★ (1.4K)NoYesOct 2026
4Saunders Nursing Drug HandbookSaunders Nursing Drug HandbookFree4.6★ (138)YesYesSep 2026
5epocrates: Drug Info & Pill IDepocrates: Drug Info & Pill IDFree4.4★ (7.2K)YesYesOct 2026
6Davis Drug Guide For NursesDavis Drug Guide For NursesFree4.8★ (8.7K)NoYesOct 2026
7Drugs pocketbookDrugs pocketbookFree—NoNoMay 2026
8Nurse’s Drug HandbookNurse’s Drug HandbookFree4.4★ (54)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Drug Handbook

Nursing Drug Handbook - NDH#1

Nursing Drug Handbook - NDH by Unbound Medicine, Inc.

2025/2026 + NCLEX pharmacology
Editor's Choice
🏥 Medical
4.8(183 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This comprehensive guide provides essential information for nurses on over 3,600 drugs, including US and Canadian brands. It features detailed monographs, safety alerts, and over 300 NCLEX pharmacology questions to aid in safe medication administration and exam preparation.

Davis's Drug Guide - Nurses#2

Davis's Drug Guide - Nurses by Unbound Medicine, Inc.

DrugGuide.com Exclusive Access
Strong Contender
🏥 Medical
4.9😊(9.2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#9in Medical
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient mobile access
  • 🚀 Helpful for nursing students and professionals
  • 🚀 Reliable and trusted resource
  • 👍 Comprehensive drug information

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔍 Missing information on some drugs
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🔍 Not up-to-date with new drugs
Nurse's Drug Handbook#3

Nurse's Drug Handbook by Atmosphere Apps, Inc.

Rx pharmacology reference
Worth Considering
🏥 Medical
4.6😞(1.4K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access comprehensive drug information for healthcare professionals. This app provides accurate, timely facts on hundreds of medications, organized alphabetically with detailed entries covering indications, dosages, interactions, and nursing considerations. Stay updated with the latest edition through an annual subscription.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to navigate
  • 👍 Convenient for quick reference
  • 🙌 Helpful for nursing students and professionals

Room to Improve

  • 🚨 Missing many common medications
  • ❌ Incomplete drug information
  • 💰 Not worth the subscription cost
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

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FAQ about Drug Handbook

What are the best drug handbook apps for iPhone?
Nursing Drug Handbook - NDH tops our drug handbook apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 183 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top drug handbook apps we rank are free to download, including Nursing Drug Handbook - NDH and Davis's Drug Guide - Nurses.
Nursing Drug Handbook - NDH has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 245+ drug handbook apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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