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epocrates: Drug Info & Pill ID

Medical Epocrates, Inc. ⭐ 2.70 1,000,000+

Pill identifier, drug interaction checker, clinical pharmacology, and dosing.

Version 26.3.2 39.8 MB Everyone

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Permissions Explained 23 permissions requested View details

This app requests 23 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.
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 Read Media Images android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES 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 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 Microphone access android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Allows the app to record audio from the device microphone. Used for voice messages, calls, video chat, speech search, audio recording, or voice commands. Sensitive permission. Only grant it to apps where microphone use is expected.
⚠️ 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.
Common Vibration control android.permission.VIBRATE Allows the app to control device vibration. Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback. Generally low risk by itself.
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 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.
ℹ️ Review Broadcast Sticky android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY 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 Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE 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 Sec Android Provider Badge Permission Read com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ 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 Sec Android Provider Badge Permission Write com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE 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 Sonyericsson Home Permission Broadcast Badge com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE 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 Sonyericsson Home Permission Receive Badge com.sonyericsson.home.permission.RECEIVE_BADGE 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 Epocrates Stm Permission Provider com.epocrates.stm.permission.PROVIDER 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 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 Finsky Permission Bind Get Install Referrer Service com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_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 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 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 Change Wifi State android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE 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 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.

About epocrates: Drug Info & Pill ID

1M+ clinicians rely on us for fast, reliable drug references, interaction checks, guidelines & calculators - support at the point of care. Make safer, faster clinical decisions - anywhere you practice. epocrates is the trusted clinical intelligence platform for US 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 - 10,000+ 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, color, or image - one of the most trusted pill finder tools for clinicians. ● Lab Reference Values – Access normal 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 and Disease Guide – Evaluate symptoms and conditions efficiently with evidence-based guidelines. ● Herbs & Supplements - 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 Trust epocrates: ● #1-Rated Clinical App - trusted by US 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 prescribing, lab lookups, and clinical reference tasks with integrated tools. ● Supports Medication Delivery & Fulfillment - Optimized for use in prescribing, pharmacy, and point-of-care environments.. Download now to support safer, faster prescribing with the leading decision support app trusted by over 2M prescribers. Subscription & Payment Information: Payment will be charged to your Google Play account upon confirmation of premium upgrade purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime via your Play Store account settings. Learn More: Terms of Use…

What epocrates: Drug Info & Pill ID Is Used For

epocrates: Drug Info & Pill ID appears to be a clinical reference app for healthcare professionals and medical students who need quick medication and care-related information on a phone. Based on the metadata, it is commonly used at the point of care to look up prescription and over-the-counter drugs, check interactions, review dosing details, and identify pills by imprint, color, or image.

The app also seems useful for broader clinical decision support, including lab reference values, symptom or disease guidance, and calculators for age- or weight-based dosing. Its medical category and permissions such as internet access, notifications, media access, and storage suggest it may support updated references and image-based pill identification, while offline access is mentioned in the description for situations where connectivity is limited.

Common users may include physicians, nurse practitioners, physician associates, pharmacists, and medical trainees who want a fast reference tool during rounds, consultations, or prescription review. Because it focuses on drug information and interaction checking, it appears suited to medication lookup, helping compare treatment options, and checking supplements or herb interactions as part of routine clinical workflow.

Common uses

  • Look up brand and generic drug monographs
  • Check possible medication interactions before prescribing
  • Identify pills by imprint, color, or image
  • Review dosing guidance and calculators
  • Find lab reference values and clinical notes
  • Search herbs, supplements, and interaction information
  • Use as a phone-based clinical reference at the point of care
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Clinicians Medical students Pharmacists Point-of-care reference Phone app

App Details

Package:
com.epocrates
Category:
Medical
Developer:
Epocrates, Inc.
Version:
26.3.2
Updated:
Mar 24, 2026
Min Android:
9
Age Rating:
Everyone
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

  • Official listing available on Google Play
  • Package name: com.epocrates
  • Age rating: Everyone

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