Epocrates vs Patient.info (2025): The Prescriber vs The Patient

Last reviewed: 2025-12-19 · Reviewed by

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At a Glance

Who is it for?

Epocrates:Doctors

Patient.info:Patients

Why choose Epocrates?

  • **Dosing**: Exact mg/kg.
  • **Safety**: Contraindications.
  • **Technical**: Pharmacokinetics.

Why choose Patient.info?

  • **Layman**: Plain English.
  • **Lifestyle**: Non-drug advice.
  • **Handout**: Printable.

Feature Comparison

CapabilityEpocratesPatient.info
UserProfessionalPublic
FocusMoleculePerson

In-Depth Analysis

Overview

Use Epocrates to check the science. Use Patient.info to communicate it.

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Use-Cases

Calculating creatinine clearance

When to choose Epocrates

  • **Winner.**

When to choose Patient.info

  • N/A

Explaining side effects to a patient

When to choose Epocrates

  • Too technical.

When to choose Patient.info

  • **Winner.**