International Journal of Pharmaceutics Citation Rate 2026
0378-5173
eISSN 1873-3476
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About International Journal of Pharmaceutics
International Journal of Pharmaceutics (IJP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Drug Delivery Systems and Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0378-5173 (e-ISSN 1873-3476). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.88 (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 ~$4190 USD). OpenAlex records 27,821 works and 1,159,740 citations, with an h-index of 300.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
International Journal of Pharmaceutics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.88, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Advanced Drug Delivery Systems 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 Pharmaceutics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in International Journal of Pharmaceutics 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 Pharmaceutics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for International Journal of Pharmaceutics
- Budget $4190 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Advanced Drug Delivery Systems, Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery, Drug Solubulity and Delivery Systems. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0378-5173 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-3476 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $4190 USD |
| h-index | 301 |
| Total Works | 27,835 |
| Total Citations | 1,170,170 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 6.73 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
International Journal of Pharmaceutics is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4190.
In our subject taxonomy, International Journal of Pharmaceutics is classified under Advanced Drug Delivery Systems, Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery, Drug Solubulity and Delivery Systems and Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 27,835 works that have together drawn 1,170,170 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 301; its most recent citation rate stands at 5.877; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 6.73.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.877 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,238 | 6,455 |
| 2024 | 1,240 | 15,022 |
| 2023 | 1,031 | 17,535 |
| 2022 | 1,011 | 22,471 |
| 2021 | 1,115 | 36,425 |
| 2020 | 1,068 | 41,742 |
| 2019 | 930 | 39,272 |
| 2018 | 872 | 38,076 |
| 2017 | 949 | 48,126 |
| 2016 | 963 | 39,592 |
| 2015 | 927 | 40,959 |
| 2014 | 783 | 36,764 |
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