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Drugs.com Medication Guide

Medical • Drugs.com • ⭐ 4.70 • 1,000,000+

Look up drug information, identify pills and manage your medications.

Version 3.1.51 23.5 MB Teen

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Permissions Explained 14 permissions requested View details

This app requests 14 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
✅ Common	Internet access android.permission.INTERNET	Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services.	Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates.	Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
✅ Common	View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network.	Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	Receive Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK	Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running.	Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks.	Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to read files from shared device storage.	Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps.	Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.
⚠️ Sensitive	Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage.	Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content.	Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Gms Permission Ad Id com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Approximate location android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION	Allows the app to access an approximate device location.	Used for weather, local content, regional features, nearby services, or location-based settings.	Sensitive permission. Review whether the app needs location access.
⚠️ Sensitive	Precise location android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION	Allows the app to access the device’s precise location when granted by the user.	Used for maps, navigation, local recommendations, weather, rideshare, nearby devices, or location-based content.	Sensitive permission. Grant only when location access matches the app’s purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS	Allows the app to send notifications to the device.	Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls.	Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
ℹ️ Review	C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Drugscom App Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.drugscom.app.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Drugs.com Medication Guide

Manage meds, identify pills, check interactions, compare prices and more. Discover detailed, peer-reviewed info on over 24,000 prescription drugs, OTC meds, and natural products all in one place. WHAT’S NEW - Customizable home screen: Show, hide, and reorder app sections to suit your needs. - Light & dark support: Switch between themes in Settings > Appearance. Key Features - My Med List: Create your health profile and track drug interactions, reminders and alerts, with offline access. - Price Guide: Find the lowest prices for medications and search pharmacies near you. - Pill Identifier: Identify pills by imprint, color and shape to confirm medications with confidence. - Interactions Checker: Check potential interactions between prescription medications, OTC drugs, and supplements. - Q & A: Find answers to thousands of medication-related questions, join support groups or ask a question. - Compare Tool: Compare any medication side-by-side. - Side Effects Checker: Access detailed side effect information for thousands of prescription and OTC medications, from common mild reactions to rare severe effects. - Dosage Information: Reliable dose guidance. - FDA Alerts: Stay up to date with product recalls, safety alerts, and FDA-related news. - Health Professionals: Tailored tools and information for medical professionals, including FDA monographs. Permissions We request limited permissions to improve your experience: - Network access: Required to connect to our database. - Media/Storage: For installation on your SD card only, we never access your personal files. - Your location: Used when you choose to find nearby pharmacies when using the drug discount card. About Drugs.com With over 25 million U.S. monthly visitors, Drugs.com is a Webby-nominated health information platform offering peer-reviewed data on more than 24,000 medications. Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional, the app provides reliable tools to manage and understand medication use. Note: Drugs.com does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Do not rely on this app to replace medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult with your healthcare professional. Support & Subscriptions Please visit: https://www.drugs.com/apps/support/ for support and feedback, if its subscription related, our team will prioritize your request.

What Drugs.com Medication Guide Is Used For

Drugs.com Medication Guide appears to be a medical reference and medication-management app for phone users who want quick access to drug information. Based on the metadata, it is commonly used to look up prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, supplements, and natural products, along with related details such as dosing, side effects, and comparison information.

The app also appears designed for everyday medication tracking. Its listed tools suggest use cases like building a medication list, checking for possible interactions, identifying pills by imprint, color, and shape, and setting reminders or alerts. Location permission may be used when searching for nearby pharmacies or price-related services, while network access supports the app’s drug database and update features. It may also be useful for people who want access to FDA alerts, recall information, or Q&A content about medications, though it does not replace professional medical advice.

Because it includes tools for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, the app seems suited to routine medication management on a phone rather than large-screen or TV use.

Common uses

Look up information on prescription and over-the-counter medications
Identify pills by imprint, color, and shape
Check for potential drug, supplement, or OTC interactions
Track a personal medication list and related reminders
Compare medications side by side
Search for medication prices and nearby pharmacies
Review side effects, dosage information, and FDA alerts

Best for:

Medication reference Pill identification Drug interaction checks Medication tracking Price lookup

Related tags

App Details

Package:
com.drugscom.app

Category:
Medical

Developer:
Drugs.com

Version:
3.1.51

Updated:
Mar 12, 2026

Min Android:
7.0

Age Rating:
Teen

Contains Ads:
Yes

In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.drugscom.app
Age rating: Teen

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