2026 Impact Factor
55.1
Released June 2026 · Based on 2025 citation data
↑ 12.4 (+29.0%) vs last year
Metric year 2025
Released
Metric year 2024
| Category | Indexes | Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL | SCIE | Q1 |
BMJ-British Medical Journal's newest impact factor is 55.1, released June 17, 2026 and based on 2025 citation data. The journal is listed as JCR Q1 in this Journal Metrics record.
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