# Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook

> Nursing Considerations

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## Overview

- **ID:** `id1145790310`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Skyscape Medpresso Inc
- **Category:** Medical
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (138 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.8.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-16
- **First published:** 2017-02-05
- **Size:** 149 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/saunders-nursing-drug-handbook/id1145790310)
- **Website:** [https://www.skyscape.com/product/saunders-nursing-drug-handbook](https://www.skyscape.com/product/saunders-nursing-drug-handbook)
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## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #120,462 — Overall

## Review summary

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.

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