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Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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Impact Factor
2.9
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Open
ISSN
2376-0540
eISSN
2376-1032
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Express EPub Ahead of Print costs $5,000.
Submission Instructions
Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Research
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Research articles must include a structured abstract. The abstract must be no more than 400 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Background, Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
The body of the manuscript must not exceed 4,000 words. The manuscript must use the main headings Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Limitations, and Conclusions. The manuscript must include a plain language summary of less than 75 words without bullets, an implications for managed care pharmacy section of less than 75 words without bullets, and applicable AI-generated writing or research contributions must be disclosed in the acknowledgments or methods section.
References
The reference list must follow American Medical Association style. References must be cited in numerical order in superscript, reused with the same number when cited again, list all authors for up to 6 authors and the first 3 followed by et al for more than 6, use Index Medicus journal abbreviations, and not use ibid or op cit.
Figures & Tables
Research articles may include a maximum of 5 tables and/or figures. Tables and figures must be included at the end of the manuscript following the references and must not be uploaded as separate files. Each panel counts toward the limit as a separate table or figure, combining multiple items into one named table or figure is not permitted, and tables and figures must be understandable without referring to the text.
Systematic Review
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required for Systematic Reviews. The structured abstract must not exceed 400 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Background, Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
The body of the manuscript must not exceed 4,000 words. The manuscript must use the main headings Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Limitations, and Conclusions and include a guiding hypothesis or question. The manuscript must include a plain language summary under 75 words without bullets, an implications for managed care pharmacy section under 75 words without bullets, supplementary materials, and disclosures of generative AI use in the acknowledgments or methods as applicable.
References
References must follow American Medical Association style. References must be cited in numerical order with superscript in-text citations, reuse the same number for repeat citations, abbreviate journal names according to Index Medicus, list all authors for works with up to 6 authors, list the first 3 authors followed by et al for works with more than 6 authors, and not use ibid or op cit.
Figures & Tables
Systematic Reviews may include a maximum of 5 tables and/or figures. Tables and figures must be included at the end of the manuscript following the references and must not be uploaded as separate files. Each panel in a multi-panel table or figure counts separately toward the limit, combining multiple items into a single named table or figure is not permitted, and each table or figure must be understandable without referring to the text.
Research Brief
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Research Briefs must include a structured abstract. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Body of the manuscript must not exceed 2,500 words. Manuscript must use the main headings Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Limitations, and Conclusions. Manuscript must include a plain language summary of fewer than 75 words, an implications for managed care pharmacy section of fewer than 75 words, and disclosures of generative AI use in the acknowledgments or methods section as applicable.
References
Reference list must follow American Medical Association style. References must be cited in numerical order using superscript numbers, journal names must use Index Medicus abbreviations, list all authors when there are up to 6 and the first 3 followed by et al when there are more than 6, and ibid and op cit must not be used.
Figures & Tables
Research Briefs may include a maximum of 2 tables and/or figures. Tables and figures must be included at the end of the manuscript following the references and must not be uploaded as separate files. Each panel counts toward the maximum as a separate table or figure, combined items labeled as a single table or figure are not permitted, and each table or figure must be understandable without referring to the text.
Letters To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract should not be included for Letters To The Editor.
Manuscript
Body text must not exceed 500 words. Implications for Managed Care Pharmacy must be provided, and any use of generative AI must be disclosed in the manuscript or acknowledgments as applicable.
References
References must not exceed 5. References must follow American Medical Association style. References must be cited in numerical order in superscript, reuse the same number for repeat citations, abbreviate journal names per Index Medicus, list all authors when there are up to 6 and the first 3 followed by et al when there are more than 6, and do not use ibid or op cit.
Figures & Tables
Tables and figures must be included at the end of the manuscript following the references and must not be uploaded as separate files. Each panel in a multi-panel table or figure counts separately, multiple items combined and labeled as one are not permitted, and table or figure content must be understandable without referring to the text.
Recent Publications
Clinical, economic, and quality-of-life outcomes of brexucabtagene autoleucel for the treatment of relapsed/refractory mantle cell lymphoma and B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis
Bijal D. Shah, Chibuzo Iloabuchi, Sean Harrigan, Markqayne Ray, Aida Santaolalla Revenga, David Cobley, Francis Nissen, Steve Kanters, Olalekan O. Oluwole
10.18553/jmcp.2026.32.10.1296
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Association of diabetes medication adherence quality measure performance with A1c control among Medicare Advantage beneficiaries
Rachel C. Winters, Regina Nwamaka Nechi, Sarah Blandy, Victoria Hetherington, Casey Penland, Ismaeel Yunusa, Amanda S. Moyer
10.18553/jmcp.2026.32.10.1201
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Association between cachexia-associated diagnoses, health care resource utilization, and costs in patients with pancreatic, lung, and colorectal cancers: A US insurance claims database analysis
Kathryn Perkins, Joshua A. Roth, Josh Carlson
10.18553/jmcp.2026.32.10.1249
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Pre-exposure prophylaxis adherence and risks of HIV and sexually transmitted infection among adult men before vs during the COVID-19 pandemic
Ikenna F. Unigwe, Chanakan Jenjai, Amie J. Goodin, Wei-Hsuan Lo-Ciganic, Robert L. Cook, Jennifer W. Janelle, Haesuk Park
10.18553/jmcp.2026.32.10.1271
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Editorial review decisions are typically made within 2 weeks of manuscript submission. Decisions after peer review are usually made within 6-8 weeks of manuscript submission, though this may be extended in unusual circumstances.
Reformat to Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Express EPub Ahead of Print costs $5,000.
Reformat to Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Medication Adherence and Compliance
Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
Diabetes Treatment and Management
Pharmaceutical studies and practices
Healthcare Policy and Management
Biosimilars and Bioanalytical Methods
Diabetes Management and Research
Diabetes Management and Education
Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
Chronic Disease Management Strategies
Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
Schizophrenia research and treatment
Healthcare cost, quality, practices
Heart Failure Treatment and Management
Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
Asthma and respiratory diseases
Pharmaceutical industry and healthcare
Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments
Hemophilia Treatment and Research
Hepatitis C virus research
Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Reactions
Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
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