Epocrates, for first 2 weeks of August 2011 (only) is offering Epocrates Essentials version for free to US medical students for a limited time (normally $159).

Epocrates Essentials is multiple platform mobile medical application that provides info about drug, disease and lab information. It’s compatible with iPhone/iPod touch, Google Android™, BlackBerry®, Palm OS® and Windows Mobile® platforms.

How to grab free Free Epocrates Essentials

1. Visit free Epocrates Essentials giveaway page here.
2. Create an Epocrates account
3. Select your U.S. medical school
4. Click “GET IT NOW” button
5. Select your platform & follow the install instructions

PLEASE NOTE: Medical students who activate the free Epocrates Essentials code must be attending an accredited United States medical school. Epocrates reserves the right to request a valid form of student identification for additional proof of enrollment. Any inaccuracies or misrepresentations regarding medical student status may result in penalties, including but not limited to, immediate termination of the Epocrates Essentials subscription.