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> Medical PDA software with drug interactions, dosing, pricing, adverse reaction, Medicare Part D, pharmacology, and safety monitoring.
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> Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 88 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses epocrates?

Web-based medical reference tool for hospitals and health systems which helps with drug coverage information reviewing, black box warnings, clinical practice guidelines, collaboration and more.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 88 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: athenahealth
- **Location**: Watertown, US
- **Founded**: 1997

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$175.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available)
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- Formulary Management
- Multiple Data Sources
- Self Service Data Preparation
- Visual Analytics

## Support Options

- Chat

## Category

- [e-Prescribing Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/30975/eprescribing/software)

## Related Categories

- [e-Prescribing Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/30975/eprescribing/software)
- [Data Discovery Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/31129/data-discovery/software)

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5. [Google Cloud](https://www.capterra.ie/software/170983/google-cloud-platform) — 4.7/5 (2262 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Epocrates is accessible anytime\!" — 4.0/5

> **Omi** | *14 April 2024* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10
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> **Pros**: It is easy to navigate and access the information anytime\!
> 
> **Cons**: The price for the software is expensive for some providers.
> 
> Excellent experience with this software.

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### "Epocrates Athena is the best choice for HealthCare." — 5.0/5

> **Devin** | *19 January 2026* | Medical Devices | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The useability of Epocrates Athena is unmatched to all other EHR systems. It is organized and easy to use and navigate.
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> **Cons**: I have nothing negative to report regarding Epocrates Athena. We use this system daily for patient management and engagement and it works very well.
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> My experience with Epocrates Athena has been very positive. This EHR system compared to all other is a step above.

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### "decent resource" — 4.0/5

> **Landon** | *25 November 2025* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10
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> **Pros**: concise medication summaries save time during patient visits and help support confident decision making.
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> **Cons**: Some features feel a bit limited, and occasionally the search function requires very specific wording to find what you need. A few guideline sections could be more detailed for complex cases.
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> Overall, Epocrates has been a valuable daily resource. It offers quick access to trusted information, supports efficient patient care, and provides a solid balance of simplicity and depth, even though certain advanced features require a higher tier.

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### "Overall Satisfactory" — 4.0/5

> **Brazola** | *30 December 2025* | Cosmetics | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
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> **Pros**: Epocrates is a reliable, easy to navigate, and comprehensive app. It helps me look up information about medications from my phone.
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> **Cons**: The cons for Epocrates app are the high cost for the full subscription, occasional issues with slow customer support, and inaccurate info about meds.

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### "Provider must-have" — 5.0/5

> **Shar** | *24 February 2026* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: I love the quick glance access to review medication dosage and cautions.
I also love the drug interaction tool. It's really easy to use, not really a learning curve there. The mobile app is convenient, visually interactive and user friendly.
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> **Cons**: I wish they offered the herbs and supplements within the free plan as many patients take these without awareness of drug interactions or side effects. In many ways, it's just as important to have access to the herbal supplements as well.

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