Consumer Focused Apps for Drug Information, Medication Tracking, Etc.
1 million+ downloads, rated 4.7/5 on Google Play
Drug reviews for most drugs can be found under “User Reviews and Ratings” near the bottom of each drug’s dedicated page.
- Comprehensive drug information
- User drug reviews
- Side effects
- Pill identifier
- Drug interaction checker
- Drug Comparisons
- Symptom checker
- Medication tracking
1 million+ downloads, rated 2.4/5 on Google Play
Comprehensive drug information resource.
- Rx and OTC monographs
- Adverse reactions
- Contraindications
- Black box warnings
- Pregnancy and lactation considerations
- Drug interaction checker
- Pill identifier
- Clinical guidelines
- Medical equations and dosing calculators
- Formularies/drug coverage information
- Medical news
- Continuing medical education (CME)
5 million+ downloads, rated 4.5/5 on Google Play
A medication management tool that helps users organize and track their prescriptions. Allows users to share their medication data with family members or healthcare providers. Pill reminder and alarm for all medication needs.
- Drug interaction checker
- Caregiver support via “Medfriend”
- Medicine tracker
- Refill reminders
- Dr appointment calendar
- Support for complex dose schedules
- Rx and OTC medications
- Med reporting logbook to share with your doctor
- Health measurement tracking
- Android Wear enabled
- Customizable pill reminders
5 million+ downloads, rated 3.9/5 on Google Play
A mobile medical resource for healthcare professionals, offering quick access to clinical information, drug references, and medical news.
- Comprehensive drug reference
- Disease & condition database
- Drug interaction checker
- Medical news & updates
- Medical calculators
- Continuing medical education (CME)
- Offline access
5 million+ downloads, rated 4.7/5 on Google Play
Track medications, symptoms, and overall health. Medication reminders, refill alerts, and a diary feature to monitor symptoms and well-being over time. Set health goals, track physical activities, and generate health reports that can be shared with healthcare providers.
MobilePDR®
50K downloads, rated 2.2/5 on Google Play
mobilePDR® is the OFFICIAL drug information app from PDR®, publisher of Physicians’ Desk Reference® – the most trusted resource for drug prescribing information since 1946.
- Current drug prescribing information
- Search by generic, brand or pharmacologic class
- Drug comparison feature
- Side effects
- Drug interaction checker
- Pill identifier with full-color photos
10 million+ downloads, rated 4.1/5 on Google Play
With the WebMD: Symptom Checker app, manage medications and health information with personalized medication schedules, reminders, and detailed drug information.
- Symptom checker
- Drug interaction checker
- Pill identifier
- Medication reminders
- Health condition tracker
- Doctor directory
- Conditions – causes, treatments, and related symptoms
- Customization and saving functionality
Miscellaneous Apps
MedGPT – Medical AI App
“With our app, you can search for information on a wide range of medications, including dosages, side effects, and interactions with other drugs. You can also get detailed information on various health conditions, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options. Whether you’re looking for information on common conditions like allergies or hypertension, or rare conditions like Marfan syndrome, our app has got you covered.” – About this app
Regulatory Authorities Apps
1K+ downloads, rated 4.4/5 on Google Play
“CURE ID is a reporting site that gathers information on how clinicians around the world are caring for patients with infectious diseases which lack adequate treatments. With the CURE Mobile App and Website, you can submit your experience treating an interesting patient and review the experiences of other clinicians with “drug repurposing” – i.e. using existing drugs in new ways (for new diseases, in new combinations, or new doses/durations).” – About this app
Drugs@FDA Express
“Search and browse FDA-approved brand name and generic prescription and over-the-counter human drugs and biological therapeutic products by drug name, active ingredient, or application number.” –
The Android version (Google Play) has not been available for about a year (est. July 2024). I have a copy installed on my Android tablet that continues to work.
The Apple version remains available.
Yellow Card Scheme
The Yellow Card Scheme is the UK system run by the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for collecting and monitoring information on suspected adverse reactions to all medicines including vaccines, blood factors and immunoglobulins, herbal medicines and homeopathic remedies, and all medical devices available on the UK market.
- Report a suspected side effect
- Track new safety information published by the MHRA
- Create a watchlist for alerts
- View numbers of reports received by the MHRA
Online Learning Apps
10 million+ downloads, rated 4.7/5 on Google Play
10 million+ downloads, rated 4.7/5 on Google Play
5 million+ downloads, rated 4.7/5 on Google Play
5 million+ downloads, rated 4.8/5 on Google Play
Literature Search and Archive Apps
100K+ downloads, rated 4.4/5 on Google Play
“The Prime PubMed app from Unbound Medicine is the best way to search, organize, and share information about medical literature directly on your smartphone, tablet, and the web.”
Reading Mode
1 million+ downloads, rated 3.4/5 on Google Play
“Designed for anyone who wants to enhance their reading experience, Reading mode lets you customize your screen reading experience on Android.
Choose the contrast, color, font size, and font type that best fits your vision needs, learning style, and preferences, while preserving the content you’re viewing. You can even have text read aloud for you.”
Zotero
Rated 4.7/5 on App Store
Companion app to Zotero web application. “Zotero is a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, annotate, cite, and share research.”
Apple version available now. Android version in evaluation mode and not currently open to new evaluators (suggest use “Zoo for Zotero” until full release).
Zoo for Zotero
100K+ downloads, rated 4.4/5 on Google Play
“Zoo for Zotero”