International Journal of Pharmaceutics Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0378-5173 eISSN 1873-3476 Elsevier BV NL

Q1 Quartile Top Tier

About International Journal of Pharmaceutics
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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.
How International Journal of … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-23%
Field avg: 7.62
APC vs Field Avg
+16%
Field avg: $3628

Compared against 26 journals in the same research areas.

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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Frequently Asked Questions about International Journal of Pharmaceutics

International Journal of Pharmaceutics does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 5.877 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

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

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for International Journal of Pharmaceutics is $4190 USD.

International Journal of Pharmaceutics is published by Elsevier BV.

International Journal of Pharmaceutics 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 Pharmaceutics is 0378-5173. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1873-3476.

International Journal of Pharmaceutics sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 5.88, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated July 2026

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DOAJ
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Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
5.877
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation 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
YearWorks publishedCitations 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
Journal at a Glance
27,835
Total Works
1,170,170
Total Citations
301
h-index
6.73
2-Yr Mean Citedness

Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.

Top Research Topics

The areas where International Journal of Pharmaceutics most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume. Click a topic to see the best journals for it.

Drug Solubulity and Delivery Systems
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
6,071 works
Advanced Drug Delivery Systems
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
5,354 works
Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
3,644 works
2,763 works
RNA Interference and Gene Delivery
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
1,980 works

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