| Cover | Oct. 06, 2023 |
| Entity Addresses [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | F-1 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Registrant Name | Biodexa Pharmaceuticals PLC |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001643918 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | X0 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1 Caspian Point |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Caspian Way |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Cardiff |
| Entity Address, Country | GB |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | CF10 4DQ |
| Country Region | +44 |
| City Area Code | 29 |
| Local Phone Number | 20480 180 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Business Contact [Member] | |
| Entity Addresses [Line Items] | |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 850 Library Ave. |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 204 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Newark |
| Entity Address, State or Province | DE |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 19711 |
| City Area Code | (302) |
| Local Phone Number | 738-6680 |
| Contact Personnel Name | Donald J. Puglisi |
