Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy

Aims & Scope

The aim of Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy is to publish novel, original, peer-reviewed research manuscripts within relevant topics and research methods related to pharmaceutical research and development, and industrial pharmacy.

Research papers must be hypothesis driven and emphasize innovative breakthrough topics in pharmaceutics and drug delivery.

The journal will also consider timely critical review papers.

The priority topics for the journal include: i.

Pharmaceutical Formulation Development ii.

Pharmaceutical Engineering iii.

Processing and Analytical Technologies iv.

Pharmaceutical Preclinical Development, v.

Novel Drug Delivery Technologies, vi.

Emerging technologies in pharmaceutical development and industrial pharmacy vii.

Regulatory science viii.

In vitro/ in vivo correlations ix.

Clinical evaluation of formulation technologies

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.2
2024	2.40

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12606

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	924

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.451

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	106

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Chemistry and Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Alginate in Drug Delivery Systems

  Citation: 1233

  Authors: Hanne Hjorth, Jan

• Chitosan: A Unique Polysaccharide for Drug Delivery

  Citation: 625

  Authors: Olivia, Pierre, Robert

• Pharmaceutical Applications of Hot-Melt Extrusion: Part I

  Citation: 618

  Authors: Michael M., Feng, Michael A., Sridhar, Sampada B., Sunil, James W., Charles

• Nanoparticle Technology for Drug Delivery Across the Blood-Brain Barrier

  Citation: 470

  Authors: P. R., R. J., M. A., D. D.

• Preparation Techniques and Mechanisms of Formation of Biodegradable Nanoparticles from Preformed Polymers

  Citation: 444

  Authors: David, Eric, Hatem, Eric

• Design of experiments (DoE) in pharmaceutical development

  Citation: 424

  Authors: Stavros, Paolo, Gaia, Dimitrios

• Encapsulation of Hydrophilic and Lipophilic Drugs in PLGA Nanoparticles by the Nanoprecipitation Method

  Citation: 414

  Authors: Jose Mario, Mariko, Kozo, Tsuneji

• 3D Printing technologies for drug delivery: a review

  Citation: 386

  Authors: Leena Kumari, Hugh

• <b><u>The spray drying of pharmaceuticals</u></b>

  Citation: 320

  Authors: J., S.K., C.T.

• Stimulus-Responsive “Smart” Hydrogels as Novel Drug Delivery Systems

  Citation: 320

  Authors: K. S., T. M., A. M., S. G., W. E.

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