Drugs Journal Citation Rate 2026
0012-6667
eISSN 1179-1950
Adis, Springer Healthcare
NZ
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Drugs
Drugs (D) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Adis, Springer Healthcare in NZ, catalogued under ISSN 0012-6667 (e-ISSN 1179-1950). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 9.72 (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 ~$5290 USD).
Drugs Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Drugs has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 9.72, placing it in the Q1 quartile. 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.
Drugs operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Drugs 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 Drugs against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Drugs
- Budget $5290 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
| ISSN (Print) | 0012-6667 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1179-1950 |
| Publisher | Adis, Springer Healthcare |
| Country | New Zealand |
| APC / Cost | $5290 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Drugs is published by Adis, Springer Healthcare and based in New Zealand. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 5290.
Drugs 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 9.716.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9.716 | 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
OpenAlex ID: S4436492
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