Apple Tightens Acceptance Of Drug Guides For App Store

As part of stricter enforcement of developer policies for its App Store, Apple has been rejecting medical and health apps that provide information about prescription and over-the-counter medications, according to a recent article in CiteWorld. Lately, Apple's rejection of certain apps appear to "target drug reference guide apps that provide both on- and off-label dosage guidelines," the article finds.

"In rejecting these apps, Apple has cited a section in its developer requirements that states that the company will only accept dosing instructions within an app if that app is being produced by a drug's manufacturer," states the author. "Apps that provide dosing schedules or guidelines for medications that are not created by drug makers are subject to rejection."