Report updated Mar 26, 2026
UpToDate Lexidrug
v9.4.0Healthcare professionals including pharmacists, physicians, nurses, dentists, and medical students.
What Is UpToDate Lexidrug?
Launched Jun 22, 2009
Updated Feb 2026
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
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Key Features
Comprehensive clinical information with detailed dosing support for medication decisions.
Tool to identify potential adverse reactions and interactions between medications.
Hundreds of built-in calculators to assist with clinical decision-making.
Ability to store drug content locally on the device for use without an internet connection.
Content is updated daily by a multidisciplinary editorial team to ensure evidence-based accuracy.
Recent User Sentiment iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a frustrated sentiment. Users appreciate clinical utility, but report app stability and performance and database download/sync issues.”
What Users Love
Best app for pharmacy and nursing. I couldn’t do my job without it.
I can always find the answer for the doctors with this reference.
Pain Points
It’s crashing/closing every time I use it now
Recent updates have made Lexidrug nigh unusable at times
It doesn't download interactions dictionary.
I constantly have to re-download the databases.
High confidence · 99 reviews available
App Store Performance
| Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Grossing | #19 | ▼2 |
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Unparalleled clinical authority
- High-value feature set (calculators, interaction checkers)
- Strong brand recognition
Cons
- Severe technical instability/crashes
- Broken database synchronization
- Poor UI/UX updates
Market Outlook
Growth Opportunities
- Capture dissatisfied users with a stable alternative
- Improve student onboarding
- Enhance offline performance
Market Threats
- Competitors capturing frustrated users
- Loss of institutional trust due to unreliability
Key Takeaways
UpToDate Lexidrug is a frustrating medical app that is available. With a 4.1/5 rating from 7K reviews, it frustrates many users from users. Users particularly appreciate clinical utility, though app stability and performance remains a common concern.
Best for: Healthcare professionals including pharmacists, physicians, nurses, dentists, and medical students.
App Details & Pricing
Model: subscription
The app uses a high-value professional subscription model, leveraging a free trial to convert clinical users into recurring monthly subscribers.
iOS Version
9.4.0
Android Version
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Release Date
Jun 22, 2009
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free