Paediatric Drugs

Aims & Scope

Pediatric Drugs promotes the optimization and advancement of all aspects of pharmacotherapy for healthcare professionals interested in pediatric drug therapy (including vaccines).

The program of review and original research articles provides healthcare decision makers with clinically applicable knowledge on issues relevant to drug therapy in all areas of neonatology and the care of children and adolescents.

The Journal includes: -overviews of contentious or emerging issues. -comprehensive narrative reviews of topics relating to the effective and safe management of drug therapy through all stages of pediatric development. -practical reviews covering optimum drug management of specific clinical situations. -systematic reviews that collate empirical evidence to answer a specific research question, using explicit, systematic methods as outlined by the PRISMA statement. -Adis Drug Reviews of the properties and place in therapy of both newer and established drugs in the pediatric population. -original research articles reporting the results of well-designed studies with a strong link to clinical practice, such as clinical pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic studies, clinical trials, meta-analyses, outcomes research, and pharmacoeconomic and pharmacoepidemiological studies.

Additional digital features (including animated abstracts, video abstracts, slide decks, audio slides, instructional videos, infographics, podcasts and animations) can be published with articles; these are designed to increase the visibility, readership and educational value of the journal’s content.

In addition, articles published in Pediatric Drugs may be accompanied by plain language summaries to assist readers who have some knowledge of, but not in-depth expertise in, the area to understand important medical advances.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.3
2024	3.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.969

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	72

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5095

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	623

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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 Medicine, 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.

• Child and Adolescent Suicide

  Citation: 242

  Authors: Mirjami, Mauri

• Therapy for Osteosarcoma

  Citation: 228

  Authors: Alexander J, David S, Richard

• Atomoxetine

  Citation: 187

  Authors: Karly P., Gillian M.

• Psoriasis in Children and Adolescents: Diagnosis, Management and Comorbidities

  Citation: 184

  Authors: I. M. G. J., A. S., M. J., P. C. M., M. M. B.

• Presentation, Diagnosis, and Management of Enterovirus Infections in Neonates

  Citation: 165

  Authors: Mark J

• Proton Pump Inhibitors in Pediatrics

  Citation: 156

  Authors: Robert M., Gregory L.

• Botulinum Toxin in the Management of Children with Cerebral Palsy

  Citation: 156

  Authors: Iqbal, Jamil, Tandy, Abhay, Kerr

• Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors for Atopic Dermatitis: Review and Treatment Recommendations

  Citation: 150

  Authors: Warner W.

• Cardiotoxicity of Cancer Chemotherapy

  Citation: 145

  Authors: Valeriano C, Sarah A, Gul H, Tracie L, Steven E

• Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs for Postoperative Pain

  Citation: 145

  Authors: Hannu

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