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CNS Drugs provides researchers and healthcare professionals with information on drug therapies for the management of neurological and psychiatric disorders. The journal publishes reviews and original research articles addressing pharmacology, efficacy, adverse effects, newly developed drugs and drug classes, therapeutic implications of research into disease aetiology, and practical management of specific clinical situations.
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Impact Factor
7.4
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
1172-7047
eISSN
1179-1934
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
£3290.00 GBP / $5290.00 USD / €4190.00 EUR APC for open access; no APC for subscription publishing.
Submission Instructions
CNS Drugs accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Review Article
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required and must state the article type, explain the paper's importance and interest to the journal's readership, briefly describe the review's coverage, and include any other pertinent information. The cover letter must identify the article type, outline why the paper is important, briefly describe what is covered in the review, explain why it would interest the journal’s readership, and include any other pertinent information.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be 150 to 250 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be up to 8000 words, excluding the abstract, references, figure legends, and table captions. The manuscript must include Key Points beneath the abstract, a Declarations section, documentation of any LLM use in a suitable manuscript section, a statement of author contributions, a statement identifying who conceived the article, performed the literature search and data analysis, and drafted or critically revised the work, and a disclosure statement.
References
There is no limit on the number of references. Citations must use numbered references in square brackets. References must be numbered consecutively, include only cited published or accepted works, and include full DOI links when available.
Figures & Tables
There is no limit on the number of figures or tables. Figures should be submitted within the body of the text and uploaded separately only if file size causes upload problems. Figures and tables must be numbered with Arabic numerals and cited in consecutive numerical order, each table must have a caption, and each figure must have a concise descriptive caption included in the manuscript text file.
Systematic Review
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required and may be up to 450 words if needed for full compliance with relevant reporting guidelines. Abstract may be increased to up to 450 words if needed for full compliance with relevant reporting guidelines.
Manuscript
Systematic Review manuscript must be no more than 10,000 words, excluding the abstract, references, figure legends, and table captions. Manuscript must include a Declarations section, two to three Key Points bullet points beneath the abstract, disclosure statements, and any systematic review registration number in the Methods section and at the end of the abstract if registered.
References
There is no limit on the number of references. References must use numbered citations in square brackets. Reference list entries must be numbered consecutively and include only works cited in the text that have been published or accepted for publication.
Figures & Tables
There is no limit on the number of figures or tables. Figures should be submitted within the body of the text and uploaded separately only if file size causes upload problems. Tables and figures must be numbered with Arabic numerals, cited in consecutive numerical order, and accompanied by captions, with figure captions included in the manuscript text file.
Original Research
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must state the article type, explain why the paper is important and of interest to the journal’s readership, briefly describe what was found in the study, and include any other pertinent information.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be 150 to 250 words, but may be increased to 450 words if needed for full compliance with relevant reporting guidelines. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be up to 6000 words, excluding the abstract, references, figure legends, and table captions. Original clinical research must list the trial registration number at the end of the abstract. Manuscript must include a Declarations section, two to three non-technical Key Points beneath the abstract, a Data Availability Statement explaining access to supporting data with links or citations to archived datasets, a disclosure statement, and documentation of any LLM use in the Methods section or suitable alternative part of the manuscript.
References
There is no limit on the number of references. References must be cited in the text with numbers in square brackets and listed consecutively in numerical order, including only cited works that have been published or accepted for publication.
Figures & Tables
There is no limit on the number of figures or tables. Figures should be submitted within the body of the text and submitted separately only if file size causes upload problems. Figures and tables must be numbered with Arabic numerals, cited in consecutive numerical order in the text, and accompanied by captions, with figure captions included in the manuscript text file.
Narrative Reviews
Cover Letter
A covering letter is required. The covering letter must state the article type, explain why the paper is important and of interest to the journal’s readership, briefly describe the review content, and include any other pertinent information.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must be 150 to 250 words. The abstract must be unstructured with no headings.
Manuscript
The manuscript must include a disclosure statement, a Declarations section with relevant statements, two to three Key Points under the heading "Key Points" beneath the abstract, and documentation of any LLM use in a suitable manuscript section.
References
There is no limit on the number of references. References must use numbered citations in square brackets. The reference list must contain only cited published or accepted works, be numbered consecutively, and include full DOI links when available.
Figures & Tables
There is no limit on the number of figures or tables. Figures should be submitted within the body of the text, with large figures submitted separately only if file size causes upload problems. Figures and tables must be numbered with Arabic numerals, cited in consecutive numerical order, and accompanied by concise captions.
Therapy In Practice
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must state the article type, explain why the paper is important and of interest to the journal’s readership, briefly describe the review or study findings, and include any other pertinent information.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be 150 to 250 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be no more than 5000 words, excluding the abstract, references, figure legends, and table captions. Manuscript must include a Declarations section, a Competing Interests or Conflicts of Interest statement, two to three Key Points bullets beneath the abstract, and disclosure of any large language model use in the Methods section or another suitable section if no Methods section is available.
References
There is no limit on the number of references. Citations must appear as numbers in square brackets in the text, and the reference list must be numbered consecutively and include only cited works that have been published or accepted for publication.
Figures & Tables
There is no limit on the number of figures or tables. Figures should be submitted within the body of the text and submitted separately only if file size causes upload problems. Figures and tables must be numbered with Arabic numerals and cited in consecutive numerical order, with each table and figure accompanied by a caption.
Letter To The Editor
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must state the article type, explain the paper’s importance and relevance to the journal’s readership, briefly describe the review or findings, include any other pertinent information, and confirm approval by all co-authors.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be 150 to 250 words.
Manuscript
Letter To The Editor must be up to 1000 words, excluding the abstract, references, figure legends, and table captions. Manuscript must include a Declarations or Statements and Declarations section, a Competing Interests or Conflicts of Interest statement, two to three Key Points beneath the abstract, and disclosure of any LLM use in the Methods section or another suitable section if no Methods section is available.
References
There is no limit on the number of references. Citations must be numbered in square brackets in the text, and reference list entries must be numbered consecutively and include only cited works that have been published or accepted for publication.
Figures & Tables
There is no limit on the number of figures or tables. Figures should be submitted within the body of the text and submitted separately only if file size causes upload problems. Figures and tables must be numbered with Arabic numerals and cited in consecutive numerical order, with each figure and table accompanied by a descriptive caption.
Research Letter
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must state the article type, explain the paper's importance and relevance to the journal's readership, briefly describe what the study found, and include any other pertinent information.
Abstract
An abstract should be included with the submission. Abstract must be 150 to 250 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be up to 1500 words, excluding the abstract, references, figure legends, and table captions. Manuscript must include a Key Points section with two to three short bullet points beneath the abstract, a Declarations or Statements and Declarations section before the reference list, and disclosure of any large language model use in the Methods section or another suitable section if no Methods section is available.
References
Reference list may include up to 10 references. Citations must be numbered in square brackets in the text, and reference list entries must be numbered consecutively and include only cited published or accepted works.
Figures & Tables
Submission may include up to 2 tables or figures in total. Figures should be submitted within the body of the text, with large figures submitted separately only if file size causes upload problems. Tables and figures must be numbered with Arabic numerals, cited in consecutive numerical order, and accompanied by captions, with figure captions included in the manuscript text file.
Recent Publications
Next-Generation Pharmacotherapies for Unipolar Mood Disorders: A Leading Article on Phase II/III Drug Development Across Diverse Mechanisms
Alana King, Morgan Hardy, Taeho Greg Rhee, Samuel T. Wilkinson
10.1007/s40263-026-01330-8
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Opioid Add-On Combination Therapy for Cancer Pain: Pharmacological Rationale, Clinical Evidence, and Future Directions
Sebastiano Mercadante
10.1007/s40263-026-01329-1
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Efficacy and Safety of Psychedelic Microdosing on Psychological Outcomes in Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Shakila Meshkat, Marco Leung, Sarina Meshkat, Qiaowei Lin, Dillani Wijendran, Amy C. Reichelt, Yanbo Zhang, Lisa Burback, Olga Winkler, Andrew Greenshaw, Candice M. Monson, Eric Vermetten, Rakesh Jetly, Wendy Lou, Richard J. Zeifman, Venkat Bhat
10.1007/s40263-026-01325-5
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Candidate Clinico-Demographic Predictors or Moderators of Efficacy and Tolerability of Pharmacological Treatment in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): An Analysis of the MED-ADHD Repository of Randomised Controlled Trials
Sulagna Roy, Guilherme Fusetto Veronesi, Sara Mannarini, Daniele Pirolo, Alessio Bellato, Samuele Cortese, Valeria Parlatini
10.1007/s40263-026-01323-7
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Heterogeneity in Teriflunomide Treatment Arms: A Systematic Review and Meta‑Regression of Randomised Multiple Sclerosis Trials
Francesca Bovis, Alessio Signori, Mirko Capanna, Noemi Montobbio, Maria Pia Sormani
10.1007/s40263-026-01328-2
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Articles are published online after receipt of the corrected proofs.
Reformat to CNS Drugs using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A covering letter should be included with submission and should state the article type, why the paper is important, what is covered in the review or found in the study, why it would interest the journal readership, and any other pertinent information. If the manuscript was previously reviewed by another journal, prior editorial or referee comments and the response to them should also be provided.
Reformat to CNS Drugs using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Open access APC: £3290.00 GBP / $5290.00 USD / €4190.00 EUR, subject to VAT or local taxes where applicable. Subscription publishing has no APC.
Reformat to CNS Drugs using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Schizophrenia research and treatment
Epilepsy research and treatment
Treatment of Major Depression
Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies
Migraine and Headache Studies
Neurological disorders and treatments
Tryptophan and brain disorders
Sleep and Wakefulness Research
Sleep and related disorders
Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
Cholinesterase and Neurodegenerative Diseases
Alzheimer's disease research and treatments
Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders
Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
Parkinson's Disease and Spinal Disorders