The BMJ

The BMJ

This week in The BMJ

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63 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 15, 2018
  • May 21, 2026

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Access a leading general medical journal for researchers, clinicians, and policymakers. Stay updated with practice-changing research, expert columns, and embedded video content. Enjoy offline access to downloaded issues and earn CME points.

Read leading medical research
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Access trusted, data-supported news
Offline access to downloaded issues
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Read ahead of print
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What's New in The BMJ

1.4.4.2

May 21, 2026

Fixes to a bug preventing in-app purchase

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User reviews

Easy to navigate

I read the bmj through app but also in print for Minerva and obituaries, to editorials, systematically from last pages to first. Old habits die hard!

Easy access to BMJ.

Nothing to recycle and always available, if like me, your phone is the university library in your pocket. The app has become reliable since it first appeared.

As I got older it was the obituaries I read first until the pandemic. (In my 20s and 30s it was job adverts in the old print version!) The app doesn’t offer a full range of obituaries seemingly.
Throughout the pandemic BMJ has been an indispensable source of information often written by people I already trusted.
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Now given up the paper version since earlier bugs have been fixed Would like to be able to copy figures and tables to more apps directly eg Twitter lectures etc

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Not unbiased on strikes and their effect. Also not as comprehensive as previously. Why no BMJ for 2 weeks. Seems a regular occurrence to only have 1 BMJ per month and now printed on cheap paper. This weeks edition also not available 5/10/24

Awful navigation!

Please redesign this so it works consistently - the view depends on where you are, and there are no navigation buttons

Update. Now won’t open on iPhone!

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

38 issues

App won’t open on iPhone

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App always asks to restore purchase

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Account does not exist

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Often doesn’t allow access to most recent edition

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Poor updating of editions

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Does not come up quickly

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Poor access

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Often doesn’t work

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Not up to date

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Can’t link to previous articles

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Links open in app instead of browser

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Can’t get back to menu

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No way back to contents page

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Only way out is to force quit

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Freezes after one article

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No obvious back button

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Can’t access app despite paying

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Links open in app instead of browser

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No browser functionality

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Rotation bug

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Requires quitting app every time

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Not working with BMA sign in

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New BMJs do not download

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Journals not added promptly

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Slow to update issues

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Never seems to update well

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Not working at all since updated

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User unfriendly now

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Unable to download new issue

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Get into older ones

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Downloading system hit and miss

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Syncing issues

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No longer receiving new issues

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Screen goes white repeatedly

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Loses place

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Resets to top of article

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Incompatible with Safari

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No direct way of opening articles in any browser

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Requested Features

10 requests

Copy figures and tables to more apps directly

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Copy figures and tables to more apps directly eg Twitter lectures etc

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Would be nice to be able to export text/tables/flow charts with a click

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Would like a bit less subscription payment

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Please see title! (Dark mode)

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Please fix rotation bug

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Could integrate with BMJ learning

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Get with the times

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If developers could fix this it would certainly be a 5 star app

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If they add a direct share button I'll give it 5 ✳️✳️✳️✳️✳️

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FAQ

What is The BMJ app?

The BMJ app provides access to one of the world's leading general medical journals. It's designed for researchers, educators, clinicians, and policymakers, offering practice-changing research, expert columns, and news supported by data.

What are the key features of The BMJ app?

Key features include reading the latest weekly issue, offline access to downloaded content, selected news articles and columnists, education articles with CME points, research articles and reviews, and embedded video content. You can also read ahead of print and search downloaded issues.

How much does The BMJ app cost?

The app is free for BMA members and personal subscribers. Non-members can subscribe for £10.49 a month, with the first month offered free. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled.

What devices is The BMJ app compatible with?

The app is available for mobile devices and can be accessed through your iTunes account for subscription management. Specific device compatibility is not detailed but it is designed for mobile use.

Who is The BMJ app for?

This app is intended for medical professionals, including researchers, educators, clinicians, and policymakers. It helps them stay informed about the latest medical advancements, apply new knowledge to their practice, and advance their careers.