European Journal of Pharmacology

Aims & Scope

The European Journal of Pharmacology publishes research papers covering all aspects of experimental pharmacology with focus on the mechanism of action of structurally identified compounds affecting biological systems.

The scope includes: Behavioural pharmacology Neuropharmacology and analgesia Cardiovascular pharmacology Pulmonary, gastrointestinal and urogenital pharmacology Endocrine pharmacology Immunopharmacology and inflammation Molecular and cellular pharmacology Regenerative pharmacology Biologicals and biotherapeutics Translational pharmacology Nutriceutical pharmacology.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4.7
2024	4.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.197

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	210

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3568

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	9768

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in 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.

• Cisplatin in cancer therapy: Molecular mechanisms of action

  Citation: 4337

  Authors: Shaloam, Paul

• Behavioural despair in rats: A new model sensitive to antidepressant treatments

  Citation: 2528

  Authors: Roger D., Guy, Nadine, Maurice

• The open field as a paradigm to measure the effects of drugs on anxiety-like behaviors: a review

  Citation: 2505

  Authors: Laetitia, Catherine

• Macrophage M1/M2 polarization

  Citation: 1814

  Authors: Chen, Hu, Wang, Chen

• Intrathecal morphine in mice: A new technique

  Citation: 1723

  Authors: Janice L.K., George L.

• Health effects of quercetin: From antioxidant to nutraceutical

  Citation: 1562

  Authors: Agnes W., Guido R.M.M., Aalt

• Central effects of stress hormones in health and disease: Understanding the protective and damaging effects of stress and stress mediators

  Citation: 1376

  Authors: Bruce S.

• 6-hydroxy-dopamine induced degeneration of central monoamine neurons

  Citation: 1226

  Authors: Urban

• The mouse light/dark box test

  Citation: 1101

  Authors: Michel, Martine

• Receptor activity and turnover of dopamine and noradrenaline after neuroleptics

  Citation: 890

  Authors: Nils-Erik, Sherrel G., Hans, Kjell, Urban

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