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Epocrates specializes in creating point-of-care digital solutions designed to enhance the practice of medicine.

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Epocrates specializes in creating point-of-care digital solutions designed to enhance the practice of medicine.


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Year Founded
1997
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Watertown, MA
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Recent Epocrates Reviews

Ardi S.
AS
Ardi S.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Health server fully updated"
Epocrates is an ios, iPad and Android software program. This includes a pill number, a prescription data folder and an equation method to estimate ...
Karla M.
KM
Karla M.Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
4.0 out of 5
"Epocrates a phone app quite useful for your medical work."
What makes this PDA medical software attractive are its interactions with medications, we can compare prices, pharmacology and safety are also inte...
EK
Eduard K.Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
3.5 out of 5
"Application for medication recs that everyone should have "
Easy to access medication recs and dosing information
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Ardi S.
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Doctor of Dental Medicine
Hospital & Health Care
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Epocrates?

Epocrates is an ios, iPad and Android software program. This includes a pill number, a prescription data folder and an equation method to estimate medication doses and reactions that may support combinations. Includes the following areas: * Medications: thousands of medications in clinical information. * Medication identification: Tablet ID - Interaction control: adverse reactions verifier - Health calculators: BMI, GFR, etc. - News page. You have the option to pay Epocrates Essentials for a subscription to access alternative medicines, laboratory guides and additional content. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Epocrates?

The annual price is extremely high for more of 170$ Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Epocrates:

The application is known to be a reliable, time-saving tool that keeps it focused on making the best clinical decisions possible. The software also helps you to obtain information about prescription, over - the-counter drugs, plants, and other supplements. You can also scan up to 30 medications at a time for interactions. Additional features include patient measure calculation, insurance coverage verification for prescription medicines and more. Part of the application's functions are free, but you can upgrade to Epocrates Plus for an annual fee. The update provides extensive information on diseases, laboratories, clinical guidelines and medicines Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Epocrates solving and how is that benefiting you?

Epocrates prescription data is incorporated directly into the AthenaText system, which enables you to communicate by text message to other physicians, which is useful for referrals, appointments, time-saving, and publish the latest medication information whenever you need it. * To authenticate your messages with a specific dosage and contraindications, you do not need to adjust the device: simply click the names of the medicines when sending a message * Improve patient care and security with the data. * Easily and immediately reveal medication information to your clinical staff. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Karla M.
KM
Doctor Of Medicine
Hospital & Health Care
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Epocrates?

What makes this PDA medical software attractive are its interactions with medications, we can compare prices, pharmacology and safety are also integrated, which makes it a very interesting software when analyzing the market, in this program i can obtain the information medical of any medication that i require or to recommend to a patient for their recipient, this program has a built-in calculator where we calculate the BMI and GFR without problems, one of the favorable aspects of this program is the very useful medical insurance form for the professionals in the area of medicine. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Epocrates?

To be user plus you have to disburse a bit of money a bit exaggerated, when updating any list it can take a long time, in many cases the application of information saturation and is not pleasant, I have some friends abroad and I have recommended this application would be quite useful if they incorporated more languages into it. The phone application at startup is quite slow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Epocrates:

I recommend epocrates to all doctors who want to lead and organized life, this software is made to make your day at work easier, prescribing your patients will be easier, you will have high quality information at hand and you can perform different tasks in the medical area. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Epocrates solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use epocrates in my work for multiple tasks such as calculating the BMI and GDR index, obtaining fast and accurate information about medications to prescribe them in my work area, I use it a lot also to read medical news epocrates has very good publications that i love to read daily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Education Management
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What do you like best about Epocrates?

I love Epocrates app, it has made nursing school much easier. I recently downloaded this after a recommendation and it was worth it. During clinicals I often don't have access to a computer so this is an easy quick way to look for information regarding a specific drug. The best feature is the streamlined look on the drug page and how straightforward the information is they have on each page. I don't like having to read a paragraph about drug information when I just need the basics about it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Epocrates?

So far I have not found anything I dislike about the app. I will edit my review if I find something in the future. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Epocrates:

If you are interested in working with a software that is streamlined but detailed Epocrates is definitely worth trying. Although I have not used it for very long, I appreciate what it has allowed me to do so far. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Epocrates solving and how is that benefiting you?

Spending less time looking up the drug information I need when reviewing what a patient is taking and the possible interactions that I need to know quickly. The less time I have to spend reading through long paragraphs of each drug the more time I can spend checking other information and working patients. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Higher Education
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What do you like best about Epocrates?

I most like the ability to search drugs both by name and by body system. After selecting a drug, the app conveniently organizes information based on adult dosing, peds dosing, CIs, adverse reactions, etc. I additionally appreciate that black box warnings are clearly indicated and don't require additional searching. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Epocrates?

I wish finding the home screen button was easier. To get back to the home screen, you press the "e" at the top right corner of the app. I found this unclear and difficult to remember when I first started using Epocrates. Also, the app is sometimes slow when loading information. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Epocrates:

Try it out! It's free, so there's no financial risk! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Epocrates solving and how is that benefiting you?

Epocrates is a must have for any med, PA, NP, or nursing student. I love having an easy to access app on my phone that I can trust for pharmacological information. This app allows me to search quick drug information rather than searching for the information embedded in school powerpoints or relying on websites I can't trust. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

EK
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Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Epocrates?

Easy to access medication recs and dosing information Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Epocrates?

Pay for premium service. Limited information on app for free users Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Epocrates solving and how is that benefiting you?

Obtaining accurate medication dosing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Epocrates?

I most like the capacity to pursuit drugs both by name and by body framework. In the wake of choosing a medication, the application helpfully sorts out data dependent on grown-up dosing, peds dosing, CIs, unfavorable responses, and so on. I furthermore welcome that discovery admonitions are plainly shown and don't require extra seeking. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Epocrates?

Requires steady programming update because of its idea. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Epocrates:

Useful in both essential and intense consideration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Epocrates solving and how is that benefiting you?

capacity to confirm prescriptions, sedate connections, dosing, contraindications, rapidly and even at bedside. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Education Management
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What do you like best about Epocrates?

epocrates is a medical dictionary all in one. I can read about recent drugs in the field. I can calculate BMI, I can check interactions. It is awesome for furthering my education and staying up to date on the research Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Epocrates?

I like everything. I currently do not have the paid version so I do have some limitations but I can still see quite a bit of information. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Epocrates solving and how is that benefiting you?

This is a great education tool. I can recommend this to my partners when they are looking for drug contraindications or the best drug to prescribe to a patient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Robyn T.
RT
Physician Assistant
Medical Practice
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What do you like best about Epocrates?

So in the pro version: I love the photos under diagnoses, the differential dx option, and the Pill ID feature. It's not just a pharmacopeia, it's an app that has so much information! You can look up diagnoses and see different treatment options, the diagnoses pages incude photos, and the Pill ID is awesome because it helps identify mystery pills based on color, shape/size, imprints, etc. The interaction check is so convenient and easy to use! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Epocrates?

some of the recommendations aren't fully referenced. I've heard at a psychology lecture (from a pharmacologist and a psychiatrist) that Epocrates is their least favorite app for drug references because some of the information on the drugs are backed up by poor studies/references/citations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Epocrates:

Great for those who need a quick reference, but those in very narrow specialties, your knowledge and your colleague's knowledge will trump this. It has multiple features besides being a pharmacopedia, which makes it so versatile and useful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Epocrates solving and how is that benefiting you?

I don't have to carry a book! I love how easy it is to look up drugs, dosing, or alternative treatment options. It's a quick reference when I don't have a lot of time to fully research a subject/drug. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Research
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What do you like best about Epocrates?

It is extremely easy to search medication information on Epocrates. I can trust that Epocrates provides accurate, up to date medical information. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Epocrates?

The format that Epocrates provides their medical data can sometimes be difficult to find the mechanism of action or exactly what the medicine has been approved for. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Epocrates solving and how is that benefiting you?

As its very hard to keep up to date with novel medical information thats constantly changing, Epocrates provides a trustworthy way to increase our medical knowledge and patient care. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Megan N.
MN
General Surgery Resident
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Epocrates?

There is a reason this application is the number one medical reference application and why every physician I know has this on their phone or tablet. It's absolutely amazing for checking for drug interactions easily and quickly. It is the most comprehensive application I have found for this use. It's also great that you can check evidence based medicine resources for your diagnosis and treatment plans. It even includes herbal medications and supplements that were never taught in medical school but so many patients are using these days. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Epocrates?

I hate that you have to pay so much for the full version. I also do not like that it has become closely associated with pharmaceutical companies, making me wonder about the long term plans for the application. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Epocrates solving and how is that benefiting you?

I am able to quickly and efficiently answer any and all questions I have regarding a patient's illness. I can double check facts so as not to make a costly medical dosing error. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.