Epocrates
The #1 mobile medical reference app.
Overview
Epocrates, an athenahealth company, is a popular mobile medical reference application that provides clinicians with quick access to drug information, disease content, clinical guidelines, and various calculators. It is widely used by physicians and other healthcare professionals for fast answers at the point of care.
✨ Key Features
- Drug prescribing and safety information
- Interaction Check tool
- Pill identifier
- Disease information and treatment guidelines
- Medical calculators
- Formulary information
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Mobile-first design and user experience
- Speed and ease of use for quick lookups
- Strong brand recognition among clinicians
Unique Value: Provides clinicians with a fast, easy-to-use mobile app for essential drug and disease information, enabling quick decision-making in busy clinical environments.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Deep EHR integration for complex workflow automation
🏆 Alternatives
While not as in-depth as comprehensive resources like UpToDate, Epocrates excels at providing the most critical information quickly and efficiently on a mobile device.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Access to drug info, interaction check, pill ID, and calculators.
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