Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Aims & Scope

Pharmacology & Therapeutics presents lucid, critical and authoritative reviews of currently important topics in pharmacology.

Since articles are commissioned, instructions to authors are provided by the editor responsible for recruiting the work.

Founded in 1976, Pharmacology & Therapeutics continues to be among the top 10 most cited journals in pharmacology.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	12.5
2024	12.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	3.800

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	243

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	474

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	7629

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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 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.

• Cytochrome P450 enzymes in drug metabolism: Regulation of gene expression, enzyme activities, and impact of genetic variation

  Citation: 3343

  Authors: Ulrich M., Matthias

• The biochemistry and medical significance of the flavonoids

  Citation: 1895

  Authors: Bent H

• Mechanisms involved in the side effects of glucocorticoids

  Citation: 1457

  Authors: H

• Glycogen synthase kinase-3 (GSK3): Regulation, actions, and diseases

  Citation: 1446

  Authors: Eleonore, Steven F., Richard S.

• Tumor microenvironment as a therapeutic target in cancer

  Citation: 1434

  Authors: Yi, Dihua

• Tumor necrosis factor antagonist mechanisms of action: A comprehensive review

  Citation: 1269

  Authors: Daniel, Lars, Eric H., Jochen G., Paul P.

• Hallucinogens

  Citation: 1081

  Authors: David E

• Muscarinic Receptors—Characterization, coupling and function

  Citation: 1060

  Authors: M.P.

• Immune system to brain signaling: Neuropsychopharmacological implications

  Citation: 937

  Authors: Lucile, Andrew H.

• Current state, achievements, and future prospects of polymeric micelles as nanocarriers for drug and gene delivery

  Citation: 908

  Authors: Nobuhiro, Kazunori

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