Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook

Name: Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook
Rating: 4.6 (138 reviews)
Author: Skyscape Medpresso Inc

By: Skyscape Medpresso Inc App

Nursing Considerations

Overview

Version:

5.8.5

Last updated: 2026-01-16

Ranking

#133,776 ▼ 567

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook is a comprehensive nursing reference featuring current, detailed information on more than 1,000 generic and 4,000 trade-name drugs. It covers updated uses, dosing forms, warnings, side effects, adverse reactions, IV drug administration, nursing considerations, and patient teaching notes. Organized alphabetically by generic name, it helps nurses quickly access essential drug information and supports safe patient care.

New edition adds approximately 20–30 newly FDA-approved drugs, cross-references for brand names, high-alert drug text treatment, and an herb monograph section. It also features a comprehensive IV compatibility chart, lifespan dosing variations, and appendices for sound-alike/look-alike drug names to reduce medication errors. The app offers a free sample content with a paid subscription unlock for full content.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Books Education Content

By:

Skyscape Medpresso Inc

Rating:

4.60

(138)

Version:

5.8.5 Last updated: 2026-01-16

Version code:

881514458

Creation date:

2017-02-05

Compatible devices:

Size:

148.88MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-19

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 133,776 ▼ 567

Other platforms

Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook (v3.13.1)

233,810 4.17

(399)

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Developed by:

Skyscape Medpresso Inc

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/saunders-nursing-drug-handbook/id1145790310

Website:

https://www.skyscape.com/product/saunders-nursing-drug-handbook

User Reviews

Overall, reviewers praise the app for nursing-student focus, clear formatting, and ease of use, with alphabetized drug names and portable access as major positives. However, many reviews cite incomplete drug coverage and content locked behind paid features, leading to concerns about value and refund requests; users struggle to find the information they need for coursework and clinical practice.

Pros

Designed for nursing students with clear formatting and information that is easy to locate.
Alphabetical organization and quick access to drug names.
Practical, portable study tool that can be used without carrying the book.
Positive notes about updated drug information and overall usefulness for study.

Cons

Incomplete drug coverage; many medications and drug names are missing.
Content locked behind paid features or a partial/free version; purchasing access often problematic.
Questions around value for money with multiple refund requests due to missing information.

Recent reviews

This app is perfectly designed for nursing students. The straightforward terminology makes it approachable, and the clear formatting ensures that all the essential information is easy to find without feeling overwhelmed. It is also a fantastic study tool, and I have found myself referencing it regularly for assignments and exams.