epocrates is a widely used mobile medical reference application that provides healthcare professionals with access to clinical information at the point of care. The software is designed to assist physicians, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other healthcare providers in making informed decisions about drug interactions, medical calculations, diagnosis and treatment options. It was initially developed as a Palm Pilot application in 1998 and has since evolved into a comprehensive medical resource available on various platforms.
History
Founded in 1998 by three Stanford Business School students,[2] early versions of Epocrates ran on Palm devices[3] and desktop computers. By 2006, the user base had reached an estimated 525,000 users worldwide, including 200,000 doctors in the United States.[4] Upon the introduction of the Apple iPhone, Epocrates became the first medical app on Apple's mobile platform.[5]