epocrates: Drug Info & Pill ID

Make safer, faster clinical decisions – anywhere you practice.

epocrates is the trusted clinical reference app for U.S. physicians (MDs/DOs), nurse practitioners (NPs), physician associates (PAs), pharmacists, and medical students – helping you confidently prescribe, stay up to date, calculate dosages, and save time.

Top tools for busy clinicians:

• Comprehensive Drug Reference – 6,000+ Rx and OTC monographs for brand and generic drugs, including adult and pediatric dosing, contraindications, black box warnings, and pharmacology. 
• Drug Interaction Checker – Quickly identify interactions among up to 30 medications at once to ensure safer prescribing and reduce medication errors.
• Pill Identifier – Instantly identify pills using imprint, shape, color, or image – one of the most trusted pill finder tools for clinicians. 
• Lab Reference Values – Access normal lab ranges, interpretations, and clinical guidance to support diagnostic decisions. 
• Dosing Calculators – Weight- and age-based calculators for precise prescription guidance at the point of care. 
• Symptom Checker & Disease Reference – Evaluate symptoms and conditions efficiently with evidence-based guidelines. 
• Herbs & Supplements Database – Search herbal, supplement, and alternative medicine information, including known interactions. 
• Offline Access – Use the full app without internet —perfect for rural, remote or on-the-go care. 

Whether you’re searching by pill identifier, entering ICD-10 codes, or looking up a prescription, epocrates delivers fast, reliable results. It’s more than a drug reference—it’s your trusted clinical assistant. 

Why Clinicians Choose epocrates: 

• #1-Rated Clinical App – trusted by U.S. physicians, NPs, and PAs for fast, reliable drug reference and clinical decision support. 
• Used Millions of Times Monthly – Tools like the pill identifier, drug interaction checker, and dosing calculators improve workflow efficiency. 
• Enhances Patient Safety – Helps reduce medication errors with evidence-based guidance and interaction alerts. 
• Continuously Updated – Medical Editors and healthcare experts ensure current, accurate drug and clinical information. 
• Saves Hours Each Week – Streamline prescri