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Epocrates

Medical reference application

epocrates is a widely used mobile medical reference application that provides healthcare professionals with access to clinical information at the point of care. The software is designed to assist physicians, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other healthcare providers in making informed decisions about drug interactions, medical calculations, diagnosis and treatment options.3 From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 19, 2026.

Overview

Jan 1, 1998Founded1
  • IndustryServices-Computer Processing & Data Preparation1
  • HeadquartersSan Mateo1
  • Websitewww.epocrates.com
  • Listed onNasdaq1
  • Incorporated inDE4
  • Business address1100 Park Place, Suite 300, San Mateo, Ca 944034
  • Filer categoryLarge Accelerated, Well Known Seasoned Issuer4

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epocrates is a widely used mobile medical reference application that provides healthcare professionals with access to clinical information at the point of care. The software is designed to assist physicians, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other healthcare providers in making informed decisions about drug interactions, medical calculations, diagnosis and treatment options. It was initially developed as a Palm Pilot application in 1998 and has since evolved into a comprehensive medical resource available on various platforms.3

The story

Founded in 1998 by three Stanford Business School students, early versions of Epocrates ran on Palm devices and desktop computers. By 2006, the user base had reached an estimated 525,000 users worldwide, including 200,000 doctors in the United States. Upon the introduction of the Apple iPhone, Epocrates became the first medical app on Apple's mobile platform.

Early funding partners [AM1] included Bay City Capital, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Interwest Partners, Sprout Group, and Three Arch Partners.

In 2010, the company grew to more than 250 employees and surpassed 1 million users worldwide, including 40% of the physicians in the United States.

On January 7, 2013, it was announced that athenahealth would acquire Epocrates for about $293 million.

In February 2022, Matt Titus was appointed as COO.

From Wikipedia’s article on Epocrates, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.5

Leadership

Who has led Epocrates, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Chief executive

  1. Rosemary A. Crane2011
  2. Peter C. Brandt2011
  3. Andrew Hurd2012–2013

President

  1. Rosemary A. Crane2011
  2. Andrew Hurd2012–2013

Chief financial officer

  1. Patrick D. Spangler2011–2012
  2. Andrew Hurd2013
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Board members and other officers (17)

Products and brands

The Epocrates app is designed for physicians and other healthcare professionals for use at the point of care. App users check drug dosing, drug interactions, drug safety details, medical news, disease diagnosis and management guidance, as well as evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.

athenahealth markets free and paid subscription versions of the app, which are available from Google Play or the App Store.

From Wikipedia’s article on Epocrates, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.5

Timeline

  1. Apr 3, 2012New chief executive Andrew Hurd becomes CEO6
  2. Dec 9, 2011New chief executive Peter C. Brandt becomes CEO8
  3. Feb 1, 2011New chief executive Rosemary A. Crane becomes CEO7
  4. Jan 1, 1998Founded Founded1

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