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Best Drug Handbook App

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4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5★, the drug handbook app category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 0+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Drug Handbook App (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Nurse's Drug HandbookNurse's Drug HandbookFree4.6★ (1.4K)NoYesAug 2026
2Davis's Drug Guide - NursesDavis's Drug Guide - NursesFree4.9★ (9.1K)NoYesAug 2026
3Nurse’s Drug HandbookNurse’s Drug HandbookFree4.4★ (54)YesYesAug 2026
4Davis Drug Guide For NursesDavis Drug Guide For NursesFree4.8★ (8.7K)NoYesAug 2026
5Davis’s Drug Guide for NursesDavis’s Drug Guide for NursesFree4.7★ (723)YesYesAug 2026
6epocrates: Drug Info & Pill IDepocrates: Drug Info & Pill IDFree4.4★ (7.1K)YesYesAug 2026
7Harriet Lane Handbook AppHarriet Lane Handbook AppFree4.6★ (106)YesYesJul 2026
8Pocket PharmacistPocket PharmacistFree4.7★ (3.9K)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Drug Handbook App

Nurse's Drug Handbook#1

Nurse's Drug Handbook by Atmosphere Apps, Inc.

Rx pharmacology reference
Editor's Choice
🏥 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
Davis's Drug Guide - Nurses#2

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

DrugGuide.com Exclusive Access
Strong Contender
🏥 Medical
4.9😊(9.1K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#31in 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔍 Missing information on some drugs
Nurse’s Drug Handbook#3

Nurse’s Drug Handbook by Skyscape Medpresso Inc

Easy-to-use nursing drug ref.
Worth Considering
🏥 Medical
4.4(54 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This medical reference app provides nurses with comprehensive drug information, including dosages, indications, and adverse reactions. It features an easy-to-navigate alphabetical listing and detailed drug administration guidelines to ensure patient safety and effective care.

More Drug Handbook App apps to explore

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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
(8.7K)
subscription
5
Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses
Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses
Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses
Best Nursing Drug Handbook
Free

This comprehensive drug reference provides nurses with essential information for safe medication administration across all patient age groups. It features extensive drug monographs, dosing calculation tools, audio pronunciations, and critical patient safety alerts.

5,000-drug database searchAudio pronunciationsDrug dosing calculation tools
🏥 Medical
(723)
free with in-app purchases
6
epocrates: Drug Info & Pill ID
epocrates: Drug Info & Pill ID
epocrates: Drug Info & Pill ID
Dosing, Interactions, & Labs
Free

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.

Comprehensive Drug ReferenceDrug Interaction CheckerPill Identifier
🏥 Medical
(7.1K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Harriet Lane Handbook App
Harriet Lane Handbook App
Harriet Lane Handbook App
Pediatric Drug Formulary
Free

This pediatric drug formulary provides point-of-care clinical information, including calculators and flowcharts. It offers trusted, concise, and complete guidance for healthcare professionals treating young patients, updated regularly by experts.

Pediatric point-of-care clinical information35+ built-in calculators35+ interactive flowcharts
🏥 Medical
(106)
free with in-app purchases
8
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
(3.9K)
subscription
9
Nursing Drug Handbook - NDH
Nursing Drug Handbook - NDH
Nursing Drug Handbook - NDH
2025/2026 + NCLEX pharmacology
Free

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.

3,600+ drugs (generic, brand, combination)300+ NCLEX pharmacology questions with rationalesUS and Canadian drug safety information
🏥 Medical
(175)
subscription
10
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
(4.9K)
subscription
11
Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook
Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook
Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook
Nursing Considerations
Free

This comprehensive drug handbook provides detailed information on over 1,000 generic and 4,000 trade name drugs. It highlights high-alert medications, drug interactions, and special considerations for various patient populations, promoting safe drug administration.

Over 1,000 generic drugs4,000 trade name drugsHigh-alert drug identification
🏥 Medical
(138)
subscription
12
VIN Veterinary Drug Handbook
VIN Veterinary Drug Handbook
VIN Veterinary Drug Handbook
VVDH — drug reference for vets
Free

This veterinary drug reference app provides comprehensive information on medications used in animal care. It includes pharmacology, dosages, adverse effects, and drug interactions, with a built-in dosage calculator and clinical insights from specialists.

Comprehensive drug monographsPharmacology and pharmacokineticsTherapeutic dosages
📚 Education
(12)
free
13
RxLocal
RxLocal
RxLocal
Refill. Message. Done.
Free

Easily manage your prescriptions and family's medications in one place. Order refills, view medication details, and set reminders to never miss a dose.

Medication managementFamily medication profilesPrescription refill ordering
🏥 Medical
(65K)
free
14
PEPID®
PEPID®
PEPID®
by PEPID, LLC
Free

Provides healthcare professionals with essential tools for patient care, including a vast drug database, medical calculators, and visual aids. Content is regularly updated and clinically independent, offering reliable information for various medical roles.

Largest drug databaseMedical calculatorsHigh-res pill photos
🏥 Medical
(2.9K)
free
15
Mosby’s Nursing Drug Reference
Mosby’s Nursing Drug Reference
Mosby’s Nursing Drug Reference
Skidmore / Roth - Best Selling
Free

Access comprehensive drug information for nurses, including over 5,000 trade and generic names, FDA-approved drugs, and Black Box Warnings. Features safety alerts, IV administration details, and nursing process frameworks to ensure accurate and safe medication administration.

5,000+ drug profilesBlack Box WarningsSafety Alert feature
🏥 Medical
(164)
free with in-app purchases
16
Mosby's Drug Reference
Mosby's Drug Reference
Mosby's Drug Reference
Over 5,000 Drug Listings
Free

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.

Over 5,000 drug listingsBlack Box Warnings and Safety AlertsDrug action, usage, dosage, interactions, side effects
🏥 Medical
(235)
free with in-app purchases
17
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
18
Pill Identifier & Drug Search
Pill Identifier & Drug Search
Pill Identifier & Drug Search
Get Drug Information and More
Free

Effortlessly identify pills by taking a photo and access comprehensive medication details. Manage your drug schedule with reminders and check for potential interactions to empower your health journey.

Instant pill recognition via photoDetailed medication informationPersonal medication tracker with reminders
🏥 Medical
(160)
free with in-app purchases
19
TOP 300 DRUGS HANDBOOK - PREP
TOP 300 DRUGS HANDBOOK - PREP
TOP 300 DRUGS HANDBOOK - PREP
EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS BOOK
Free

Prepare for your pharmacist exam with a comprehensive practice test app. It offers over 1,000 questions covering drug dosage, usage, and types, with detailed explanations to help you identify and improve weak areas.

1000 practice questionsDetailed answers and explanationsCovers brand name, category, dosage, and more
📚 Education
(30)
free
20
Pill Reminder - All in One
Pill Reminder - All in One
Pill Reminder - All in One
Medication Reminders, Tracker
Free

This app helps you manage your medications with customizable reminders for pills, vitamins, and birth control. It tracks remaining quantities, alerts you to refills, and allows you to mark doses as taken or missed. You can also schedule medical appointments and email reports to your doctor.

Customizable recurring medication remindersTrack medication quantity and refill alertsMark doses as taken or missed
🏥 Medical
(28K)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Drug Handbook App

What is the best drug handbook app for iPhone?
Nurse's Drug Handbook tops our drug handbook app ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 1.4K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top drug handbook app we rank are free to download, including Nurse's Drug Handbook and Davis's Drug Guide - Nurses.
Nurse's Drug Handbook has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
The Nurse's Drug Handbook app provides comprehensive and accurate drug information for healthcare professionals. It includes details on hundreds of medications, organized alphabetically, covering indications, dosages, interactions, adverse reactions, and nursing considerations.
Key features include timely facts on numerous drugs, concise and consistently formatted entries, a no-nonsense writing style, an index of drug names, information on chemical and therapeutic classes, FDA pregnancy risk categories, indications, dosages, interactions, adverse reactions, and nursing considerations.