# Medscape > Clinical Tools, News & CME/CE Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.medscape.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.medscape.android) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.medscape.android` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** WebMD, LLC - **Category:** MEDICAL - **Downloads:** 9,555,649 - **Rating:** 3.59 / 5 (63,829 ratings) - **Version:** 13.2.0.15272880 - **Last updated:** 2026-09-22 - **First published:** 2011-01-06 - **Publisher country:** US - **Size:** 205 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-25 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.medscape.android) - **Website:** [http://www.medscape.com](http://www.medscape.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://www.medscape.com/public/privacy](https://www.medscape.com/public/privacy) ## Description Medscape is the essential Chrome extension for healthcare professionals seeking immediate clinical answers and up-to-date medical information. It provides free access to over 450 medical calculators organized by specialty, a Drug Interaction Checker, Pill Identifier, and procedural videos to support clinical decision-making. Stay informed with the latest medical news, expert commentary, and FDA updates across 30+ specialties. Medscape also offers a vast drug database covering prescription, OTC drugs, herbals, and supplements. Healthcare providers can enhance their knowledge by listening to Medscape original podcasts, earning free CME/CE credits and ABIM MOC points through integrated activities, and engaging with the largest professional network via Medscape Consult and live events. Ideal for physicians, medical students, and allied health professionals, Medscape streamlines clinical resources in one powerful tool. ## Rankings - #14,660 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT` - `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS` - `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE` - `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO` - `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS` - `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` - `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC` - `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT` - `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA` - `com.medscape.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO` ## Review summary Medscape offers strong, content-rich medical information and a convenient interface, plus helpful AI-assisted responses. However, Android users repeatedly report stability problems (crashes, not opening, search crashes) and frustration over the removal of the Pill Identifier. Updates sometimes regress familiar features. A few users note better stability on iOS. Overall, the app’s value in medical information and tools is clear, but Android reliability and feature retention are major concerns. ### Pros - Comprehensive, content-rich medical information and tools that are very useful in daily clinical practice. - Very convenient and user-friendly interface with generally positive overall experience. - AI-powered features with references that provide concise, credible responses. ### Cons - Persistent Android stability issues: frequent crashes, app not opening, and crashes during searches across multiple devices. - Removal of the Pill Identifier, a long-standing feature many users relied on. - Update-driven regressions: some updates remove or break commonly used features, causing frustration. - Bugs in core functionality like drug search crashing when tapping the search bar. - Cross-platform inconsistency: Android experiences stability issues not reported on iOS (e.g., iPad/iOS generally more stable). ## Similar extensions and apps - [MedscapeLIVE!](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.webmd.medscapelive) — 39,900 users, 3.83 / 5 - [Medapto](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.app.medapto) — 11 users - [MediMix](https://chrome-stats.com/d/be.medimix.app) — 152 users - [CiplaMed](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.app.ciplamed) — 5,247 users - [Skyscape Medical Library](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.medpresso.android.ui) — 190,676 users, 4.33 / 5 - [Medtrial Consulting](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.medtrial.appespecialidades) — 64 users - [MedTricks](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.medtricks.app) — 489 users - [MIMS - Drug, Disease, News](https://chrome-stats.com/d/vn.mimsconsult.mims.com) — 50,483 users, 3.50 / 5 - [PharMed.IA](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pharmed.ia) — 1,880 users - [MediThen Ai](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mosabry99.medithen) — 34,427 users, 4.17 / 5 - [epocrates: Drug Info & Pill ID](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.epocrates) — 3,916,791 users, 2.69 / 5 - [Emergency guide for doctors](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ch.Clinichours) — 321 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.medscape.android)