Drug Discovery Today Journal Citation Rate 2026
1359-6446
eISSN 1878-5832
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Drug Discovery Today
Drug Discovery Today (DDT) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Biotechnology and Related Fields and Computational Drug Discovery Methods, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 1359-6446 (e-ISSN 1878-5832). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.11 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$4820 USD). OpenAlex records 7,773 works and 353,668 citations, with an h-index of 249.
Drug Discovery Today Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Drug Discovery Today has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.11, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Biotechnology and Related Fields research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Drug Discovery Today operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Drug Discovery Today should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Drug Discovery Today against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Drug Discovery Today
- Budget $4820 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Biotechnology and Related Fields, Computational Drug Discovery Methods, Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1359-6446 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1878-5832 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $4820 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Drug Discovery Today is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4820.
In our subject taxonomy, Drug Discovery Today is classified under Biotechnology and Related Fields, Computational Drug Discovery Methods, Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research and Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy.
Drug Discovery Today is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 7.110.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.110 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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