epocrates

Drug content & clinical support

Epocrates, Inc. · com.epocrates

4.3 out of 5 (3 ratings) 1M+ downloads v23.7.1 45.7 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v23.7.1 (1142)
Updated: Jul 1, 2026 (3 months ago)
APK size: 45.7 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Medical (app)
Listed since: Jul 14, 2020 (at least)
Permissions: 18 (1 sensitive)
Website: epocrates.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

epocrates is an app by Epocrates, Inc. in the Medical category, listed since at least July 2020. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 21.8, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 7.0. It asks for 18 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: modify shared storage. Compared with version 21.8, it adds 1 new permission (“Run at startup”) and drops 1 (“Approximate location”). The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

What's new in v23.7.1

Thanks for using epocrates! We've made some updates: New epocrates CME | learning anytime, anywhere. Feature updates. General Bug Fixes.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Save time in the prescribing moment. - Rx and OTC monographs: pharmacology, prescribing and safety information, adult and pediatric dosing, adverse reactions, contraindications, black box warnings, pregnancy and lactation considerations, and more - Drug interaction checker: prevent harmful interactions between up to 30 brand, generic, OTC, or alternative drugs - Pill identifier: organized by shape, color, imprint code, etc. - 600+ dosing calculators, medical equations, and tools - Formularies: drug coverage for 6,600+ U.S. insurance plans, by state - Customizable home screen with drag-and-drop simplicity Additional features in epocrates+, now just $16.99/month! - Alternative medicine monographs: dosage, interactions, etc. - Peer-reviewed disease content from the BMJ - Labs, ICD-10 codes, and more medical content Since 1998, epocrates has helped more than one million clinicians prescribe with confidence, save time, and stay focused on the patient. Rated the #1 medical app 10 years in a row by Decision Resource Group’s “Taking the Pulse.” For more information, see our Terms of Service https://www.epocrates.com/termsOfUse.do and Privacy Policy http://www.epocrates.com/privacy.

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v21.8. Since v23.7.1 it requires Android 7.0+.

v23.7.1 LATEST Jul 1, 2026 45.7 MB TRUSTED v21.8 Aug 21, 2021 12.6 MB TRUSTED

All 2 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jul 1, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Epocrates” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jul 1, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jul 1, 2026
Signed byCN=Inna, OU=Release, O=Epocrates, L=San Mateo, ST=CA, C=SC
Signing certificate (SHA-1)6D:D6:60:0F:43:5F:73:65:91:F1:AB:1D:32:3A:F5:4B:16:EA:1C:2A
File MD5f6c563f051a1f2bff3f8082dddd172ae
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (18)

epocrates requests 18 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Badge read (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
Badge write (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
Broadcast sticky android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Home broadcast badge (custom) com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
Home receive badge (custom) com.sonyericsson.home.permission.RECEIVE_BADGE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Stm provider (custom) com.epocrates.stm.permission.PROVIDER
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

epocrates APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of epocrates for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 21.8 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 21.8 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is epocrates free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the epocrates APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is f6c563f051a1f2bff3f8082dddd172ae.