BNF + BNFC

The essential medicines information app for healthcare professionals

Pharmaceutical Press · com.pharmpress.bnf

5.0 out of 5 (1 rating) 500K+ downloads vv3.2.47 36.2 MB Android 9+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: vv3.2.47 (280030247)
Updated: Sep 11, 2026 (28 days ago)
APK size: 36.2 MB
Requires: Android 9+ (API 28)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Medical (app)
Listed since: Mar 21, 2022 (at least)
Permissions: 16 (1 sensitive)
Website: bnf.org/contact
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

BNF + BNFC is an app by Pharmaceutical Press in the Medical category, listed since at least March 2022. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version v3.1.11, the minimum Android version rose from 6.0 to 9. It asks for 16 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: find accounts on the device. It asks for the same permissions as version 3.2.46. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in vv3.2.47

In this update to the British National Formulary, we have made 18 significant changes in drug monographs and treatment summaries. There have been significant dose changes to 1 drug monograph and 3 classification changes. We have also added 4 new monographs and details about 3 new medicinal products. Lastly, we have removed 4 medicinal products.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

British National Formulary (BNF) and BNF for Children (BNFC) are the first choice for concise medicines information and trusted by healthcare professionals to support confident decision-making at the point of care. The BNF + BNFC app makes it easy to access up-to-date BNF and BNFC guidance on prescribing, dispensing and administering medicines, even when you are offline. The app use is exclusive to UK-based individuals undertaking work (or training) for the NHS. Downloading the app will indicate your acceptance of the Terms and Conditions [http://www.bnf.org/products/bnfbnfcapp/bnf-bnf-app-terms-and-conditions/]. If you do not agree to the Terms and Conditions, you may not use the app. The BNF + BNFC app provides: · Simple search or browse interface, allowing you to easily switch between content, colour-coded to aid navigation · Full functionality online and offline · Powerful interactions checker tool · BNF + BNFC content updated every month

Version history

7 versions are listed, going back to vv3.1.11. New versions arrive here about every month. Since vv3.2.45 it requires Android 9+.

vv3.2.47 LATEST Sep 11, 2026 36.2 MB TRUSTED v3.2.46 Aug 13, 2026 36.2 MB TRUSTED vv3.2.45 Jul 9, 2026 34.5 MB TRUSTED vv3.2.42 Aug 27, 2026 26.4 MB TRUSTED vv3.2.37 Jul 17, 2026 26.4 MB TRUSTED

All 7 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 11, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Unknown” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 6 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 11, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 11, 2026
Signed byCN=Unknown, OU=Unknown, O=Unknown, L=Unknown, ST=Unknown, C=Unknown
Signing certificate (SHA-1)47:1B:00:75:09:8D:BF:65:57:DE:C3:33:7E:A7:C8:8F:5E:B1:B4:33
File MD58c1f848bbce11d0fc3f04f0d0c5e5748
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (6 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.

Permissions (16)

BNF + BNFC requests 16 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Download without notification android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.pharmpress.bnf.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

BNF + BNFC APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of BNF + BNFC for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 9 or later. Version v3.2.42 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 8.0 and later. Get version v3.2.42 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the BNF + BNFC APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 6 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 8c1f848bbce11d0fc3f04f0d0c5e5748.