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epocrates: Drug Checker App

epocrates: Drug Checker App

Android Medical Epocrates, Inc.
2.6 Popularity

Identify pills and check drug interactions

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Updated
September 26, 2025
Category
Age Rating
Everyone
Android
Android 9++
Package Name
com.epocrates

I've tested a bunch of medical apps and epocrates is one of the more comprehensive ones out there. The core features like pill identification and interaction checking work really well. And it's not the prettiest app, but it's packed with functionality that healthcare pros will appreciate. The only real downside is that it can be a bit overwhelming if you're not familiar with medical terminology. But if you need a go-to drug reference, epocrates is a pretty solid choice.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Tons of detailed drug info in one place
  • Pill identifier is fast and accurate
  • Drug interaction checker is a lifesaver
  • Free to download and use the basic features

Cons

  • Interface is a bit dated and cluttered
  • Can be confusing if you're not a medical pro
  • Ads can get annoying unless you pay for premium
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2.6 /5
based on 26,563 reviews
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Description

Been using epocrates: Drug Checker App for a couple months now. It’s basically a medical reference app that helps you identify pills and check for drug interactions. Pretty solid if you’re a healthcare professional or just someone who needs to keep track of your meds.

Here’s what you can do: There’s a pill identifier tool where you can snap a photo or input details to figure out what a pill is. And there’s a drug interaction checker – you can plug in your prescriptions and it’ll tell you if there are any dangerous interactions. Pretty handy for managing your medications.

Look, if you’re a doctor, nurse, or pharmacist, you’ll probably find this app really useful. It’s not perfect – the interface can be a bit clunky at times – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you need a reliable drug reference.

User Reviews

Play Store October 23, 2025

⚠️ This app does not respect the users choices - it transmits data when the app is not active, notifications are disabled, battery & background traffic are restricted in settings.

Joel Zimmerman October 23, 2025

I despise apps that force users to create an account just to use. Uninstalled instantaneously!!!

Amy Nanthan October 23, 2025

amazing to look up all meds.. really up-to-date and I love the way that you can link it to diagnosis if you upgrade

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