Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences will publish original research papers, original research notes, invited topical reviews (including Minireviews), and editorial commentary and news.

The area of focus shall be concepts in basic pharmaceutical science and such topics as chemical processing of pharmaceuticals, including crystallization, lyophilization, chemical stability of drugs, pharmacokinetics, biopharmaceutics, pharmacodynamics, pro-drug developments, metabolic disposition of bioactive agents, dosage form design, protein-peptide chemistry and biotechnology specifically as these relate to pharmaceutical technology, and targeted drug delivery.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.8
2024	3.70

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7582

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	4190

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.737

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	216

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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

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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.

• Mechanism of sustained‐action medication. Theoretical analysis of rate of release of solid drugs dispersed in solid matrices

  Citation: 3635

  Authors: T.

• Wound Healing Dressings and Drug Delivery Systems: A Review

  Citation: 2422

  Authors: Joshua S., Kerr H., Howard N.E., Gillian M.

• Pharmaceutical Applications of Cyclodextrins. 1. Drug Solubilization and Stabilization

  Citation: 1803

  Authors: Thorsteinn, Marcus E.

• Rate of Release of Medicaments from Ointment Bases Containing Drugs in Suspension

  Citation: 1768

  Authors: Takeru

• Characteristics and Significance of the Amorphous State in Pharmaceutical Systems

  Citation: 1591

  Authors: Bruno C., George

• Pharmaceutical Applications of Solid Dispersion Systems

  Citation: 1298

  Authors: Win Loung, Sidney

• Solid dispersion of poorly water‐soluble drugs: Early promises, subsequent problems, and recent breakthroughs

  Citation: 1260

  Authors: Abu T.M.

• Determination of Tablet Strength by the Diametral-Compression Test

  Citation: 1109

  Authors: J.T., J.M.

• Intranasal delivery to the central nervous system: Mechanisms and experimental considerations

  Citation: 1000

  Authors: Shyeilla V., Leah R., William H.

• Microfabricated Microneedles: A Novel Approach to Transdermal Drug Delivery

  Citation: 938

  Authors: Sebastien, Devin V., Mark G., Mark R.

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