Drug Testing and Analysis

Aims & Scope

As the incidence of drugs escalates in 21st century living, their detection and analysis have become increasingly important.

Sport, the workplace, crime investigation, homeland security, the pharmaceutical industry and the environment are just some of the high profile arenas in which analytical testing has provided an important investigative tool for uncovering the presence of extraneous substances.

In addition to the usual publishing fare of primary research articles, case reports and letters, Drug Testing and Analysis offers a unique combination of; ‘How to’ material such as ‘Tutorials’ and ‘Reviews’, Speculative pieces (‘Commentaries’ and ‘Perspectives', providing a broader scientific and social context to the aspects of analytical testing), ‘Annual banned substance reviews’ (delivering a critical evaluation of the methods used in the characterization of established and newly outlawed compounds).

Rather than focus on the application of a single technique, Drug Testing and Analysis employs a unique multidisciplinary approach to the field of controversial compound determination.

Papers discussing chromatography, mass spectrometry, immunological approaches, 1D/2D gel electrophoresis, to name just a few select methods, are welcomed where their application is related to any of the six key topics listed below.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.7
2024	2.60

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9295

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1659

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.623

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	71

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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, Environmental Science 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.

• Cathinone derivatives: A review of their chemistry, pharmacology and toxicology

  Citation: 286

  Authors: John P.

• Adulterants in illicit drugs: a review of empirical evidence

  Citation: 219

  Authors: Claire, Lisa, Jim, Andrew, Qutub, Mark

• Analyses of second‐generation ‘legal highs’ in the UK: Initial findings

  Citation: 212

  Authors: Simon D., Harry R., Fiona, Jon

• From PCP to MXE: a comprehensive review of the non‐medical use of dissociative drugs

  Citation: 208

  Authors: Hamilton, Jason

• Head‐twitch response in rodents induced by the hallucinogen 2,5‐dimethoxy‐4‐iodoamphetamine: a comprehensive history, a re‐evaluation of mechanisms, and its utility as a model

  Citation: 194

  Authors: Clint E., Drake

• Cannabis ‐ from cultivar to chemovar

  Citation: 172

  Authors: A., J. T.

• The adverse health effects of chronic cannabis use

  Citation: 166

  Authors: Wayne, Louisa

• The new drug phenomenon

  Citation: 152

  Authors: Simon D., Leslie A., Michael

• Drug testing in Europe: monitoring results of the Trans European Drug Information (TEDI) project

  Citation: 148

  Authors: Tibor M., Constanze, Alexander, Daniel, Miren, Cécile, Mireia

• Dried blood spots: Concepts, present status, and future perspectives in bioanalysis

  Citation: 138

  Authors: Abhisheak, Swati, Mahendra, Jawahar

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