# BMJ Best Practice

> Evidence-based clinical decision support for healthcare professionals, available offline. (iPhone/iPad app by BMJ Group.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bmj-best-practice/id1105379489 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BMJ Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/345548841)
- Category: Medical, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 207 App Store ratings · 141 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0.0 · 102 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-02-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bmj-best-practice/id1105379489/reviews.md

## What is BMJ Best Practice?

Instant access to the latest evidence-based guidance for healthcare professionals.

Updated daily, BMJ Best Practice provides healthcare professionals with the latest evidence-based clinical decision support information. It's available offline, which means clinical decision support can be accessed anytime, anywhere.

This app can be downloaded by those who have access to the BMJ Best Practice website, and have already set-up a username and password.

Don’t have a subscription? Download the app and access a free 7 day trial.

The app provides:

- Fast access to the latest guidance on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and prevention
- 500+ patient leaflets
- 250+ medical calculators
- Guidance videos on common clinical procedures
- Automatic CME/CPD activity tracking

Your feedback helps to inform future developments. 

At BMJ, we have a user-centered product development process, which means that we enhance the product based on what our customers, and our users tell us they need and want. As a result, we have introduced features such as ‘night mode’ and patient leaflets to the app.

If you have a question or want to provide feedback, please contact us at support@bmj.com. Thank you!

## Key features

- Evidence-based clinical guidance
- Offline access
- Patient leaflets
- Medical calculators
- Guidance videos
- CME/CPD tracking

## What do users think of BMJ Best Practice?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable
- 💡 Comprehensive and up-to-date content
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🔍 Excellent resource for healthcare professionals
- 🧠 Helpful for learning and revision

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent mandatory updates and downloads
- 🔌 Issues with offline access and background downloads
- 🤖 Compatibility problems on certain devices
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality for calculators

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App getting stuck on download screen
- Inability to open the app on certain devices
- Automatic logout issues

**Most requested features**

- Ability to save favorites and bookmarks
- Improved support for landscape mode and split-screen
- Author/reference details for content
- Institutional login option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 141)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bmj-best-practice/id1105379489/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Never works

*2026-02-04, version 3.45.0*

Anytime I’ve ever tried to use this app it spends precious time updating (you can’t leave the update screen or it will stop) and then even when it gets to 100% it still doesn’t open…

### 5/5 — Most reliable

*2025-12-22*

The fastest,most reliable clinical resource I’ve used. It delivers precise, evidence-based answers in seconds, even offline. Truly indispensable at the bedside.

**Developer response:** Wow, thank you so much for such a fantastic review! Jane

### 5/5 — Funcional

*2025-12-04*

Nos ajuda na hora em que precisamos, mesmo estando off-line!

**Developer response:** Muito obrigada pela sua ótima avaliação! Jane

### 5/5 — Prática com qualidade

*2025-11-27*

Interessante, prática, indispensável para condutas eficazes .

**Developer response:** Muito obrigada pela sua ótima avaliação! Jane

### 1/5 — Unusable - stuck on downloading

*2025-08-13*

The app is unusable because it forces me to download offline content before I can open it. This is unnecessary, as every hospital has Wi-Fi. Offline downloads should be optional or happen in the background. Instead, the app gets stuck on the download screen for hours, making it impossible to access any features. Please fix this so it can be used without mandatory downloads.

**Developer response:** Very sorry you've had a frustrating experience with BMJ Best Practice. Please ensure that a full content download is completed and keep the app open whilst this is happening. Once the download is completed, you will not be asked to download it again the next time you use the app and any updates will happen in the background. Please contact support@bmj.com if you have any further issues. Jane

### 5/5 — Relevant information at your fingertips

*2025-02-24, version 3.37.0*

I have found the app helpful and have no hesitation in recommending the app to colleagues.

### 5/5 — Useful

*2025-02-22, version 3.37.0*

Its very updated and useful source

### 5/5 — 5 stars

*2025-02-10*

He
*5/5 stars*

"Excellent resource! Comprehensive, up-to-date, and user-friendly. A must-have for healthcare professionals!"

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your lovely feedback!  Jane

### 1/5 — New version not fit for purpose

*2024-12-31, version 3.35.0*

Had paid for subscription and then without warning the app has changed so not able to filter by topic, question type or to use it offline (all of which were the reasons I had purchased it)

### 3/5 — Bom para consultas rápidas.

*2024-12-20*

Infelizmente muito caro para uso particular. Principalmente para usuários de países como o Brasil.

## Frequently asked questions about BMJ Best Practice

### What is BMJ Best Practice?

BMJ Best Practice is an app that provides healthcare professionals with instant access to the latest evidence-based clinical decision support information. It is updated daily and offers offline access to guidance on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention.

### What are the key features of the app?

The app offers fast access to the latest clinical guidance, over 500 patient leaflets, more than 250 medical calculators, guidance videos on common clinical procedures, and automatic CME/CPD activity tracking. It also includes features like 'night mode'.

### How much does BMJ Best Practice cost?

Access to the app requires a subscription to the BMJ Best Practice website. However, new users can download the app and access a free 7-day trial to explore its features before committing to a subscription.

### Who can use this app?

This app is designed for healthcare professionals who have access to the BMJ Best Practice website and have already set up a username and password. It is intended for those who need reliable, up-to-date clinical decision support.

### Can I use the app without an internet connection?

Yes, a key feature of BMJ Best Practice is its offline accessibility. This means you can access critical clinical decision support information anytime and anywhere, even without an active internet connection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.2.2 — 2026-07-28

This version contains security enhancements.

### 4.2.1 — 2026-07-15

This version contains bug fixes.

### 4.2.0 — 2026-06-30

This version contains bug fixes.

### 4.1.2 — 2026-06-10

This version contains bug fixes.

### 4.1.1 — 2026-06-09

This versions includes some bug fixes.

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