# PEPID for Android

> Clinical decision support for medical and drug information resources

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/pepid.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/pepid.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `pepid.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** PEPID, LLC
- **Category:** MEDICAL
- **Downloads:** 138,325
- **Rating:** 3.89 / 5 (346 ratings)
- **Version:** 0423260
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-28
- **First published:** 2010-04-19
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pepid.android)
- **Website:** [http://www.pepid.com](http://www.pepid.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://pepid.com/faq/privacy-policy](https://pepid.com/faq/privacy-policy)

## Description

PEPID for Android is a leading clinical decision support app designed for healthcare professionals. It offers evidence-based drug and medical information, helping clinicians make informed decisions at the point of care. The app features enhanced functionality such as easy search with auto-completion, favorites, notes, and persistent login for ease of use.

In addition to detailed drug databases and calculators, PEPID provides hundreds of reference videos covering clinical procedures and physical exams. Real-time alerts on new research, drug approvals, and safety warnings keep users updated. Healthcare institutions can also share customized protocols to promote consistent care, ultimately improving patient outcomes and reducing medical errors. The app supports Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits, allowing professionals to learn while on the go.

## Rankings

- #190,686 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `pepid.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

PEPID for Android is valued for quick, evidence-based medical information and its long-standing presence as a reference used daily by clinicians. However, users report frequent crashes, uneven updates across sections (notably ACLS and Tox), and problematic billing/auto-renewal experiences, which undermine reliability in busy clinical settings. Improvements in stability, content updates, and smoother billing would better align the app’s strengths with healthcare professionals’ workflow needs.

### Pros

- Generally up-to-date, evidence-based medical information available on the go.
- Widely used and relied on during daily clinical work (used every shift).
- Longstanding, trusted medical reference with years of use.
- User-friendly interface for quick lookups and easy access to information.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and instability: the app closes or glitches when typing, searching, or navigating topics.
- Content is not consistently up-to-date in all sections (e.g., ACLS, Tox), limiting reliability for on‑the‑job decisions.
- Auto-renewal and billing issues include unexpected charges and slow refunds.
- Reliability problems in busy work environments make it hard to rely on the app during shifts.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/pepid.android)