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Medscape

Clinical Tools, News & CME/CE

1.5K ratings
479 reviews
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💪 Health & Fitness
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Released
July 16, 2009
Updated
October 22, 2026

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WebMD
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This app provides healthcare professionals with immediate clinical answers, medical news, and CME/CE activities. It features AI-driven tools for patient visit transcription and summarization, patient calling, and instant expert answers to medical questions. Access a comprehensive drug database, calculators, and procedural videos to enhance clinical practice.

✓AI-driven Scribe for transcription and summarization
✓AI Search for instant medical answers
✓Drug Interaction Checker
✓Pill Identifier
✓450+ medical calculators
✓Free CME/CE credits
✓Medical news and expert commentary
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What users say about Medscape

Reviews of Medscape are mixed: the Medical app is rated 3.7/5 from 1.5K App Store ratings. What users like most: quick and easy to use, comprehensive medical information. Top complaints: app crashes and freezes, not optimized for iPad/larger screens. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Quick and easy to use
  • 📚Comprehensive medical information
  • 💻Offline access to content
  • 🆓Free app with no ads
  • 🏥Useful for healthcare professionals

Negative things

  • 🐛App crashes and freezes
  • 📱Not optimized for iPad/larger screens
  • 🛒Issues with Amazon gift card rewards
  • ⏱️Slow response speed and lagging
  • 🔍Difficult to navigate and find information
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What's New in Medscape

3.8.2

October 22, 2026

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Unsupported url

Getting error message above when attempting to download latest update. Update fails and requires restart. If I decline update app works as expected.
Nnashvillemd

Slow buggy

Good med reference but heavy loading and crashing on updates
AHAngry plumber here

AI ruined this app

New iPhone and the app takes a good 5 seconds at least to move past the splash screen. The entire app is slow and bloated since all the AI slop has been added
MMMini Mozart

Response from developer

We appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback. The opinions of our members are very important, and help shape the direction of Medscape. Your feedback has been passed along to the proper department(s).

Update Problem

Update today won’t installl says unsupported url. Please fix. New update, the update of July 29 fixed the problem. Thanks.
BBertingAP

Response from developer

Please make sure you are running the newest version of the app. Please try to install/reinstall the application. If all works well after the update, we would appreciate your time in revising your review. If you need additional assistance, click 'Contact Us via https://help.medscape.com

Once was good

Now is slow and screen jumps around in attempt to get you to click an ad. Requires frequent updates. Used to be my go to. No longer.
NNH-riff
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Reported Bugs

5 issues

App crashes on opening after recent update

Bug

Unable to access articles or content

Bug

Broken links and issues with CME activities

Bug

Logging in and account management problems

Bug

Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

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Requested Features

5 requests

Allow users to manually enter city during registration

Feature

Add more languages (e.g., Spanish)

Feature

Improve CME/education features and tracking

Feature

Introduce an ad-free paid version

Feature

Enhance search functionality and organization

Feature

FAQ

What is Medscape?

Medscape is a comprehensive medical resource designed for healthcare professionals. It offers immediate clinical answers, up-to-date medical news, expert commentary, clinical tools like calculators and drug information, and access to CME/CE activities. The app aims to support informed clinical decision-making and continuous professional development.

What are the key features of Medscape?

Key features include AI-driven tools like Scribe for patient visit transcription and summarization, and AI Search for instant answers to medical questions. It also provides essential clinical tools such as over 450 medical calculators, a Drug Interaction Checker, Pill Identifier, and detailed information on over 9,200 drugs. Users can also access the latest medical news, expert insights, and earn free CME/CE credits.

Is Medscape free to use?

The core functionality and content of Medscape, including medical news, clinical tools, and drug information, are available for free. While the app is free to download and use, it may offer in-app purchases for enhanced features or specific content, as indicated by its monetization model.

Who is Medscape intended for?

Medscape is specifically designed for healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other medical practitioners. It serves as a go-to resource for immediate clinical answers, staying informed about medical advancements, and fulfilling continuing education requirements.

How does Medscape help with patient care?

Medscape assists in patient care by providing quick access to critical clinical information, such as drug dosages, interactions, and safety data. Its AI-driven tools can streamline administrative tasks like visit summarization, and its comprehensive drug and disease information supports accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. The app empowers clinicians with the knowledge needed for effective patient management.