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Research Topics
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Drugs in Context publishes peer-reviewed articles on pharmacotherapy and drug applications across therapeutic areas, focusing on original research papers and topical review articles while also considering systematic reviews and meta-analyses, editorials, case reports, conference reports, and Letters to the Editor.
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Subject
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Impact Factor
2.8
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Open
eISSN
1740-4398
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Standard APC: £2200 / US$3,050 / €2525 (+ VAT, where applicable). Fast Track + APC: £3600 / US$5000 / €4100 (+ VAT, where applicable). Case reports and Editorials receive a 50% APC discount.
Submission Instructions
Drugs in Context accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Research Papers
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must state that all authors have read and approved the manuscript and believe it represents honest work, and it must identify any supplementary files being submitted and why.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Manuscript must include an Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion/Conclusions, and original research must present clear methodology. Manuscript must include up to 8 MeSH-compliant keywords, a Plain Language Summary of up to 500 words, contributions, disclosure/conflicts of interest, acknowledgements, funding, and disclosure of any AI use.
References
References must use AMA style. Reference entries should include DOI numbers if available, URLs must include a last accessed date, and personal communications, papers in preparation, and unpublished observations must be cited only in the text and not listed in the references.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables must be included in the manuscript file and placed together at the end of the text. Each figure and table must be cited in the text and accompanied by a caption.
Topical Review Articles
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must state that the manuscript has been read and approved by all authors and that each author believes it represents honest work.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract may be unstructured. null
Manuscript
null The review must include the scope and methodology of the literature search, and the methods section must report search dates, databases searched, and MeSH terms used or excluded. The manuscript must include up to 8 MeSH-compliant keywords, a Plain Language Summary of up to 500 words, and a disclosure of AI use if AI technologies were used.
References
null References must use AMA style. References must include DOI numbers if available, URLs must include a last accessed date, and personal communications, papers in preparation, and unpublished observations must be cited in the text rather than listed in the references.
Figures & Tables
null Figures and tables must be placed together at the end of the text, with tables included in the Word document. Each figure and table must be cited in the text and accompanied by a caption.
Systematic Reviews
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must state that all authors have read and approved the manuscript and believe it represents honest work, and it must identify any supplementary files being submitted and why.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract may be unstructured. If the systematic review is registered, the registration number should be included as the last line of the abstract.
Manuscript
The manuscript must include an introduction, methods, results, and discussion/conclusions, and the methods must report the literature search scope and methodology including search dates, databases searched, and MeSH terms used or excluded. The manuscript must include up to 8 MeSH-compliant keywords, a Plain Language Summary of up to 500 words, contributions, disclosure/conflicts of interest, acknowledgements, funding, and disclosure of any AI use.
References
References must use AMA style. References must include DOI numbers if available, URLs must include a last accessed date, and personal communications, papers in preparation, and unpublished observations must be cited in the text rather than listed in the references.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables must be included in the manuscript file and placed together at the end of the text. Each figure and table must be cited in the text and accompanied by a caption.
Meta-Analyses
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must state that all authors have read and approved the manuscript and believe it represents honest work.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract may be unstructured.
Manuscript
The manuscript must include an introduction, methods, results, and discussion/conclusions, and for meta-analyses the methods must report the literature search scope and methodology including search dates, databases searched, and MeSH terms used or excluded. The manuscript must include up to 8 MeSH-compliant keywords, a Plain Language Summary of up to 500 words, author contributions, disclosures/conflicts of interest, acknowledgements, funding declaration, and disclosure of any AI use in the manuscript.
References
References must use AMA style. References must include DOI numbers if available, URLs must include a last accessed date, and personal communications, papers in preparation, and unpublished observations must be cited in the text rather than listed in the references.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables must be included in the manuscript file and placed together at the end of the text. Each figure and table must be cited in the text and accompanied by a caption.
Reviews
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must state that all authors read and approved the manuscript and believe it represents honest work, and it must identify any supplementary files being submitted and why.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract may be unstructured. null
Manuscript
null Review articles must include the scope and methodology of the literature search, and the methods section must report search dates, databases searched, and MeSH terms used or excluded. The manuscript must include up to 8 MeSH-compliant keywords, a Plain Language Summary of up to 500 words, author contributions, disclosure/conflict of interest and funding declarations, and disclosure of any AI use in the manuscript.
References
null References must use AMA style. References must include DOI numbers if available, URLs must include a last accessed date, and personal communications, papers in preparation, and unpublished observations must be cited in the text only and not listed as references.
Figures & Tables
null Figures and tables must be placed together at the end of the text, with tables included in the Word document. Each figure and table must be cited in the text and accompanied by a caption.
Case Reports
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must state that all authors have read and approved the manuscript and believe it represents honest work, and it must identify any supplementary files being submitted and why.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must be unstructured and no longer than 100 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
The manuscript must be a well-structured Word document that includes an introduction, methods, results, and discussion/conclusions sections, with case reports specifically stating de-identification status and including ethics and informed consent information in the methods section. The manuscript must include up to 8 MeSH-compliant keywords, a Plain Language Summary of up to 500 words, author contributions, disclosure/conflicts of interest, acknowledgements, funding declaration, and disclosure of any AI use while not listing AI tools as authors.
References
References must use AMA style. References must include DOI numbers if available, URLs must include a last accessed date, and personal communications, papers in preparation, and unpublished observations must be cited in brackets in the text rather than listed in the references.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables must be included in the manuscript, with all figures and all tables placed together at the end of the text. Each figure and table must be cited in the text and provided with a caption, and any reused figure or table must acknowledge permission and cite the original source in the legend.
Letters To The Editor
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must state that all authors have read and approved the manuscript and that each author believes it represents honest work.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
The manuscript must include up to 8 MeSH-compliant keywords and must disclose the use of AI technologies when used.
References
References must use AMA style. References must include DOI numbers if available, URLs must include a last accessed date, and personal communications, papers in preparation, and unpublished observations must be cited only in the text and not listed in the references.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables must be included in the Word document and placed together at the end of the text. Each figure and table must be cited in the text and accompanied by a caption.
Case Series
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required for submission. The cover letter must state that all authors have read and approved the manuscript and believe it represents honest work, and it must specify any supplementary files being submitted and why.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must be unstructured and must not exceed 100 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
The manuscript must be a well-structured document with at least Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion/Conclusions sections, and the Methods section must include ethics statements and informed consent information. The manuscript must include up to 8 MeSH-compliant keywords, a contributions section, a disclosure and potential conflicts of interest section, an acknowledgements section, a funding declaration, a Plain Language Summary of up to 500 words, and disclosure of any AI use in the manuscript.
References
References must use AMA style. References must include DOI numbers if available, URLs must include a last accessed date, and personal communications, papers in preparation, and unpublished observations must be cited in the text only and not listed as references.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables must be included in the manuscript Word document and placed together at the end of the text. Each figure and table must be cited in the text and accompanied by a caption.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Pre-submission enquiries normally receive a response within 48 hours. Manuscript suitability is normally assessed within 24 hours of submission.
Reformat to Drugs in Context using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is required. It should address redundant publication, prior submission history if applicable, author approval and honesty statements, any additional information helpful to the editors, GPP3 compliance if appropriate, and any referring Editorial Board member if applicable.
Reformat to Drugs in Context using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Standard APC: £2200 / US$3,050 / €2525 (+ VAT, where applicable). Fast Track + APC: £3600 / US$5000 / €4100 (+ VAT, where applicable). APC is payable only after acceptance. Case reports and Editorials qualify for a 50% APC discount. No submission fee applies.
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