Epocrates

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epocrates

Company type	Private
Traded as	Nasdaq: EPOC
Founded	January 1, 1998; 26 years ago (1998-01-01)
Headquarters	San Mateo  , United States
Revenue	$93.7 million (2009) $83.3 million (2008)[1]
Website	www.epocrates.com

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.