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Some of the newest phone apps go far beyond standard entertainment – some are medical drugs dictionary applications. There is a great need for apps that feature some type of medical drug reference and iTunes seems to have the most popular ones. While none of them are a complete dictionary or reference by itself, there are many different types of programs that cite updated information about prescription drugs, including side effects and drug interactions. Users can now browse information before leaving the doctor’s office or pharmacy.
Many of the apps are designed for iPhones or Smartphones, but rest assured that the rest of the providers will soon be on board to offer the latest and greatest World of Health & Medical Apps to their customers.
The Top Ten Prescription Medication Dictionary Apps
The following list represents the current top ten apps downloaded from iTunes.
1. Epocrates – features updated clinical data, drug interaction, medicines prescription identification.
2. Skyscape Medical Resources – evidence-based clinical information, Archimedes Medical Calculator, MedAlert drug information.
3. EyeChart – standard Snellen Eye Chart.
4. MedCalc – medical formulas and scores.
5. Taber’s Medical Dictionary – terms, definitions, information on nutrition and alternative therapy.
6. Davis’s Drug Guide – drug guide, calculations, information on trade name and generic drugs.
7. Eponyms (for students) – medical eponyms.
8. ShyBladder – bladder issues.
9. STAT ICD-9 LITE – ICD-9-CD diagnosis codes.
10. PubMed On Top Lite – reference information.
Before using a medical drugs dictionary of any kind, ensure that the information is up to date.
