International Journal of Drug Policy Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0955-3959 eISSN 1873-4758 Elsevier BV NL

Q1 Quartile Established Impact

About International Journal of Drug Policy
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International Journal of Drug Policy (IJDP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research and Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0955-3959 (e-ISSN 1873-4758). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.21 (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 ~$4070 USD).

International Journal of Drug Policy Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

International Journal of Drug Policy has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.21, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research 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.

International Journal of Drug Policy operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in International Journal of Drug Policy 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 International Journal of Drug Policy against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for International Journal of Drug Policy
  • Budget $4070 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis, HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How International Journal of … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+108%
Field avg: 1.55
APC vs Field Avg
+10%
Field avg: $3703

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ISSN (Print) 0955-3959
ISSN (Online) 1873-4758
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country Netherlands
APC / Cost $4070 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

International Journal of Drug Policy is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4070.

In our subject taxonomy, International Journal of Drug Policy is classified under Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis, HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk and Opioid Use Disorder Treatment.

International Journal of Drug Policy 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 3.213.

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Frequently Asked Questions about International Journal of Drug Policy

International Journal of Drug Policy does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 3.213 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, International Journal of Drug Policy is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for International Journal of Drug Policy is $4070 USD.

International Journal of Drug Policy is published by Elsevier BV.

International Journal of Drug Policy shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of International Journal of Drug Policy is 0955-3959. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1873-4758.

International Journal of Drug Policy sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 3.21, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
3.213
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
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2025 3.213 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: S60503757

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