epocrates: Drug Info & Pill ID
Epocrates, Inc., Medical
Official source: Also available on Google Play
This is a health app. Information here is not medical advice; talk to a qualified professional about your health.
- Version on Google Play
- 26.10.1
- Requires Android
- 9
- Installs
- 1,000,000+
- Rating on Google Play
- 2.7 of 5
- Price
- Free
- Contains ads
- No
- In-app purchases
- $21.99 - $224.99 per item
- Content rating
- Everyone
- Developer
- Epocrates, Inc.
- Updated on Google Play
- 23 October 2026
epocrates is a free medical reference app built around drug information, interaction checks and pill identification. The developer describes it as a tool for US physicians, nurse practitioners, physician associates, pharmacists and medical students.
What the app covers
The app bundles several clinical reference tools in one place. Its drug reference holds entries for prescription and over-the-counter medicines, covering both brand and generic names.
Users can also look up lab values, run weight- and age-based dosing calculators, and search a symptom checker and disease guide. A section on herbs and supplements covers known interactions for those products.
Drug lookup and interaction checking
Each drug entry is described as including dosing for adults and children, notes on when a drug should not be used, and boxed warnings where they apply. Pharmacology details are also listed.
- The interaction checker can compare up to 30 medications at once.
- The pill identifier searches by imprint, color or image.
- Lab reference entries give normal ranges and short interpretation notes.
Offline use and updates
The developer says the full app can be used without an internet connection. This is presented as useful in rural or remote settings. The developer also states that its medical editors update drug and clinical content on an ongoing basis.
Some features are sold as in-app purchases, with listed prices from $21.99 to $224.99 per item. The app itself is free to download.
Data the developer declares
The developer declares that the app collects app activity, personal information, device or other IDs, and app info and performance data. The developer also declares that the same categories are shared. These are the developer's own statements, not an independent check of how data is handled. The privacy policy linked on the Google Play listing gives the full details.
Features
- Drug reference with entries for brand and generic prescription and OTC medicines
- Drug interaction checker for up to 30 medications at once
- Pill identifier using imprint, color or image
- Lab reference values with normal ranges and interpretations
- Weight- and age-based dosing calculators
- Symptom checker and disease guide
- Herbs and supplements information, including known interactions
- Offline access to the full app
Safety and data
What the developer declares on Google Play. Checked 1 November 2026.
Data collected: App activity, Personal info, Device or other IDs, App info and performance
Data shared: App activity, Personal info, Device or other IDs, App info and performance
- Data is encrypted in transit
- You can request that data be deleted
Questions and answers
Is epocrates free to download?
Yes. The app is listed as free on Google Play. It offers in-app purchases with listed prices from $21.99 to $224.99 per item.
Does the app contain ads?
The Google Play listing says the app does not contain ads.
What Android version do I need?
The app requires Android 9 or higher.
What data does the app collect?
The developer declares that it collects app activity, personal information, device or other IDs, and app info and performance data. It also declares that these types of data are shared. The privacy policy gives more detail.
Can I use the app without an internet connection?
The developer says the full app can be used offline.
Can the app replace a doctor?
No. The app is a reference and information tool and is not a substitute for a doctor or other qualified health professional.
