Pharmaceutical Biology Journal Citation Rate 2026
1388-0209
eISSN 1744-5116
Taylor & Francis
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Pharmaceutical Biology
Pharmaceutical Biology (PB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity and Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies, published by Taylor & Francis in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1388-0209 (e-ISSN 1744-5116). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.71 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $2557 USD.
Pharmaceutical Biology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Pharmaceutical Biology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.71, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Pharmaceutical Biology makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2557 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Pharmaceutical Biology 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 Pharmaceutical Biology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Pharmaceutical Biology
- Budget $2557 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity, Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies, Natural Antidiabetic Agents Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Pharmaceutical Biology Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1388-0209 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1744-5116 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $2557 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Pharmaceutical Biology is published by Taylor & Francis and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2557.
In our subject taxonomy, Pharmaceutical Biology is classified under Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity, Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies, Natural Antidiabetic Agents Studies and Natural product bioactivities and synthesis.
Pharmaceutical Biology 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 4.709.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.709 | 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: S130009153
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