iOS rating- 4.6

Company: US-based RiteAid Corporation

Overview:

• RiteAid launched its pharmacy app, which has become the third-largest pharmacy app in the United States.

Key Features:

• Scan for Refill: Easily refill your prescriptions by scanning.
• Transfer Prescriptions: Transfer your prescriptions between pharmacies.
• Store Locator: Quickly find the nearest RiteAid store.
• Wellness+ Rewards: A loyalty program offering various benefits.

Insurance Support:

• The app integrates with Medicare Part D, a government-supported insurance program for self-administered prescription drugs.

Additional Perks:

• Provides printable pharmacy records for tax purposes.

iOS rating- 3.9

Founded: 2015 by NowRx Inc.

Overview:

• In just over 3 years, NowRx has positioned itself as one of the top pharmacy apps.
• The app focuses solely on selling medications—no other products are offered.

Key Features:

• Emergency Delivery: Medications can be delivered within 1 hour for a small extra fee during emergencies.
• Direct Prescription Sending: Doctors can send prescriptions directly to the app.
• Pharmacist Consultations: Users can video chat with a pharmacist at their convenience.

Unique Feature:

• Prescription refills can be managed using Alexa and Google Home.

iOS rating- 4.7

Launched by: UnitedHealth Group

Overview:

OptumRx, launched by the world’s largest healthcare company by revenue, is much more than a medicine delivery app. It helps users manage their overall health.

Key Features:

• Doctor Coordination: The app allows users to request medications without a prescription by coordinating directly with doctors.
• My Medicine Cabinet: A feature that stores all the information about the medicines you take.
• Cost Comparison: Users can compare prices between retail pharmacies and home delivery.

Additional Perks:

• Prescription Renewal Requests: Users can send requests to doctors for renewing prescriptions.
• Free Home Delivery: Long-term prescription medications are delivered to your door at no cost.

iOS rating- 4.6

Founded: 2015 by Prashant Tandon (CEO), Vikas Chauhan, and Nirav Agrawal

Parent Company: TATA Digital

Overview: 1mg is a pioneering app that has transformed the Indian pharmaceutical market, becoming one of the most influential platforms in the country.

Key Features:

• Medical Professional Verification: Upon signing up, the app asks if you are a medical professional for tailored features.
• Lab Tests: Users can choose from a variety of lab tests with the option of home sample collection.
• AI-Powered Doctor Chats: The app uses AI to gather your basic information and then connects you with doctors for consultations.

User Interface:

• The home screen is designed to highlight all the major services at a single glance, making it extremely user-friendly.

iOS rating- 3.7

Owned by: WebMD

Overview: Medscape is a comprehensive app that offers detailed information on medications, diseases, and medical calculators. It is widely regarded as a trusted resource for clinicians.

Key Features:

• Medication Database: Access to data on over 8,000 medications.
• Disease Information: Covers more than 7,600 diseases and conditions.
• Consultation Services: Provides the ability to consult with other physicians.
• Medical Calculators: Awarded for being the most complete and accurate medical calculator in 2016.

User Recognition:

• Rated the most comprehensive app for geriatrics.
• Over 10 million downloads globally.

Usability:

• Quickly find information on dosage, interactions, side effects, warnings, and more.
• Includes an autocomplete search feature for ease of use.

iOS rating- 4.8

Website Visitors: 25+ million annually

Overview: Patients can check symptoms, manage prescriptions with My Med List, and search for medications using phonetic terms.

Key Features:

• Symptom Checker to identify conditions.
• Medication Database: Covers over 24,000 prescription and OTC medications.
• My Med List for tracking prescriptions.

Regular Updates:

Databases are updated quarterly to ensure accuracy.

Developed by:

Drugsite Trust, led by two New Zealand pharmacists, providing FDA alerts and insights on medication and allergy interactions.

iOS rating- 4.5

Overview: Epocrates saves pharmacists and clinicians time by offering quick access to prescribing information. It also features a drug interaction checker to help prevent harmful interactions between generic, OTC, and alternative drugs from over 30 brands.

Usage:

Used by over 1 million clinicians worldwide, with half based in the US.

Sponsors:

Epocrates Inc. and AthenaHealth Services

Free and Premium Versions:

• While the app is free, users can upgrade to Epocrates Plus for additional advanced features.

iOS rating- 4.5 

Originally Named: Aushdhi

Owned by: Optival Health Solutions Private Limited

Overview: MedPlus is India’s largest retail pharmacy chain, offering omnichannel services through both online platforms and retail outlets.

Key Features:

• Medicine Purchases: Buy medications by brand, product, or composition.
• Additional Purchases: Make general health and household purchases.
• Store Locator: Find the nearest store using Google Maps.
• Lab Facilities: Access lab tests through the app.

Discounts:

Currently offers a 25% discount on all purchases.

iOS rating- 3.7

Overview: Netmeds has served over 3 million customers across the Indian subcontinent and is backed by 100 years of pharmacy experience.

Key Features:

• Doctor Consultations: Access to online consultations with doctors.
• Lab Tests: Order online lab tests and track your orders.
• Product Range: Offers general fitness products, Ayurvedic medicines, smoking cessation products, and special-purpose footwear.
• Pharmacist Reach-Out Program: Upload your prescription, and pharmacists will contact you promptly.

Founded By:

Dadha Company, one of India’s oldest pharmacies, serving since 1914.

iOS rating- 4.7

Overview: Patient Access is a comprehensive platform for patients and medical professionals, operational in the United Kingdom in partnership with the National Health Service (NHS).

Key Features:

• Appointment Booking: Schedule remote online appointments with your General Practitioner, nurse, or clinician.
• Health Records Access: View your health records, medications, and allergies, and manage repeat prescriptions from preferred pharmacies.
• Secure Sharing: Share your medical records with healthcare professionals without contacting your practice.
• Security: Features biometrics sign-in and Face ID for enhanced security.

Additional Services:

• Self-refer to NHS services such as talking therapies, sexual health, prenatal care, and drug and alcohol addiction treatment.

iOS rating- 5.0

Overview: Launched in coordination with Services Australia, this app serves the entire Australian continent.

Key Features:

• myGov Integration: Simply link your app to your myGov account to get started.
• Medicare Claims: Submit your Medicare claims quickly and easily.
• Newborn Enrollment: Enroll your newborn without hassle.
• Organ Donation: Register or update your organ donation preferences.

Cost:

All services are free as the app is sponsored by the Australian government, with no need for add-ons.

iOS rating- 3.3

Overview: The NHS app, owned and operated by the NHS, provides a wide range of medical support and secure access for patients in the UK.

Eligibility:

Users must be over 13 years of age to access the app.

Key Features:

• COVID Pass: Obtain your COVID pass and stay updated on the current pandemic status.
• Appointment Services: Book online appointments and access healthcare services for someone you care for.
• Medication Management: View available medications, request new repeat prescriptions, and select a pharmacy for delivery.
• Secure Login: Use Touch ID or Face ID for secure access.

iOS rating- 4.4

Overview: MedAdvisor connects directly with top pharmacies across Australia, simplifying prescription purchases to be as easy as booking an Uber.

Key Features:

• Care for Others: Add medications for children, elders, and spouses to your account.
• Medication Reminders: Get reminders for taking meds, refilling prescriptions, or scheduling doctor visits.
• Tracking Tools: Configure medication reminders, pill monitors, and vitamin/supplement trackers.

Cost:

The app is free for all users.

User Base:

MedAdvisor has quickly gained over 1 million users.

iOS rating- 4.7

Overview: The Healthera app is described as “a smart medication journal” that helps patients track their medication habits, document concerns, and alert pharmacists or doctors in cases of misuse or irregularities.

Key Features:

• Medication Scanning: Scan medication names to access detailed information and create a personalized plan.
• QR Code Integration: The app generates a QR code that can be printed on the medication label for easy reference.
• Dependent Management: Add and manage prescriptions for your dependents.

iOS rating 3.0

Overview: Developed by Talking Medicines, Medsmart is a UK-based interactive healthcare app that offers audio-visual content for managing medications.

Key Features:

• Medication Tracking: Easily keep track of and manage your medications.
• Standardized Scanner: Use the identification scanner to quickly add medications.
• Profile Management: Switch between profiles for yourself and loved ones.
• Custom Naming: Rename medications to suit your preferences.
• Allergy Alerts: Select specific ingredients in medications to flag allergies.

iOS rating- 4.9

Overview: This app helps users find authorized dispensaries, weed delivery services, and medical cannabis specialists nearby.

Key Features:

• Extensive Retailer Selection: Choose from thousands of local retailers across the US, Canada, Europe, and other areas where cannabis is regulated for medical or recreational use.
• Legal Guidance: Access information on medical and recreational cannabis laws and legislation in the US.
• Mental Health Support: Tailored for individuals dealing with conditions like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Tourettes, insomnia, and other anxiety-related disorders.

Founded:

Established in 2008, it has transformed the pharmaceutical sector.

iOS rating- 4.3

Overview: PharmEasy is India’s leading pharmacy app, offering doorstep medicine delivery across 1,200+ cities and 22,000+ pin codes.

Key Features:

• Lab Tests: Available in 40+ cities for diagnostics and lab tests.
• Offers and Discounts: Access a variety of promotions on healthcare products and medications.
• PharmEasyPlus: Enjoy free doctor consultations and free home delivery of medicines without convenience fees.
• Subscription Plans: Flexible subscription options available for 3 or 6 months.

User Base:

Serving over 5 million families across India.

iOS rating- 5.0

Overview: Developed by Medinet Australia Pty Ltd, the Medinet app simplifies the process of checking in for doctor’s appointments using a personalized QR code.

Key Features:

• Self-Check-In: Use your QR code for easy check-in at appointments.
• Clinician Requests: Request the first available clinician and receive contact within 20 minutes for urgent consultations or prescription renewals.
• Emergency Support: Ideal for when your regular GP is unavailable.

Navigation:

Includes user-friendly navigation to streamline the consultation process.

iOS rating- 4.7

Overview: Medisafe, developed by Medisafe Inc., is one of the top pharmacy apps in the USA, recognized as the #1 pill reminder by pharmacists and physicians.

Key Features:

• Medication Import: Easily import medications and prescriptions using health records from over 100 health systems and hospitals in the US.
• Unique Reminders: Use fun medtones featuring sounds like Darth Vader and Nagging Mom to remind you to take your meds.
• Family Synchronization: Sync your family’s medication schedules in real-time, managing everyone’s pill boxes from one account.