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Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice

Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice is an Open Access peer-reviewed journal that publishes research on all aspects of pharmacy, including clinical, social, administration, and economics, as well as pharmaceutical aspects of healthcare policy. It aims to provide a platform for researchers, academics and practitioners to share evidence, concerns and perspectives on pharmacy systems, management, ethics, financial analysis, and access to medicines and their rational use.

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Subject Health Policy & Services, Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Impact Factor 2.5
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Open
eISSN 2052-3211
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Research Article, Review, Policy Analysis, and Study Protocol: GBP 2100 / USD 2840 / EUR 2520 / AUD 3955 plus VAT or other local taxes; Short Report: GBP 1370 / USD 1845 / EUR 1645 / AUD 2570 plus VAT or other local taxes; Article Commentary, Discussion, and Comment: GBP 1055 / USD 1420 / EUR 1270 / AUD 1975 plus VAT or other local taxes; no submission charge.

Submission Instructions

Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Research Articles. The abstract must be 300 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must include the headings Background, Methods, Results and Conclusion.
Manuscript The manuscript must be no more than 6000 words inclusive of tables, references, figure or table captions, and footnotes. The manuscript must be organized in the following order: Background, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion. The manuscript must contain between 4 and 10 keywords and must acknowledge any use of AI in the paper.
References References must use the T&F standard APA style.
Figures & Tables Figures must be saved separately from the text. Tables must be supplied as editable files.
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Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Reviews must include a structured abstract. Abstract must be 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Background, Methods, Results and Conclusion.
Manuscript Manuscript must be no more than 6000 words inclusive of tables, references, figure or table captions, and footnotes. Manuscript must be organized in the following order: Background, Methods, Results, Discussion and Conclusion. Manuscript must include between 4 and 10 keywords and acknowledge any use of AI in the paper.
References References must use the T&F standard APA reference style. References should be relevant and provide a fair, balanced, and not unfairly biased overview of the current state of research or scholarly work on the topic.
Figures & Tables Figures must be saved separately from the text. Tables must be supplied as editable files.
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Short Report

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Short Reports. Abstract must be 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Introduction, Discussion, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Manuscript must be no more than 6000 words inclusive of tables, references, figure or table captions, and footnotes. Manuscript must be ordered as Introduction, Discussion, and Conclusion. Manuscript must contain between 4 and 10 keywords and must acknowledge any use of AI in the paper.
References References must use the T&F standard APA reference style.
Figures & Tables Figures must be saved separately from the text. Tables must be supplied as editable files.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript must be no more than 4000 words inclusive of tables, references, figure or table captions, and footnotes. Funding details, a disclosure statement under the subheading “Disclosure of interest,” and acknowledgement of any AI use in writing must be included in the manuscript.
References References may include a maximum of ten articles. References must use the T&F standard APA reference style.
Figures & Tables Figures must be saved separately from the text.
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Recent Publications

From transaction to transformation: a binational perspective on integrating community pharmacy into the digital health ecosystem of Southern European health systems

Diamantis Klimentidis, Zaheer Ud-Din Babar, Michael Petrides, Aliki Peletidi

10.1080/20523211.2026.2677777
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Transitioning regulatory authorities in South Africa: a comparative review of the organisational structure and management practices

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Framework for identifying reference countries in drug safety evaluation: an application of the analytic hierarchy process

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10.1080/20523211.2026.2676817
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Sustaining the workforce: job retention and workforce challenges among community pharmacists in Northern Ireland

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10.1080/20523211.2026.2677776
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Japan essential medicine list and medicine supply issues: a cross-sectional study

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10.1080/20523211.2026.2664884
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Accepted manuscripts are posted online as rapidly as possible after acceptance. Authors are asked to return corrections within 48 hours of receiving proofs.

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What are the publication costs?

The journal is open access. APCs are GBP 2100 / USD 2840 / EUR 2520 / AUD 3955 for Research Article, Review, Policy Analysis, and Study Protocol; GBP 1370 / USD 1845 / EUR 1645 / AUD 2570 for Short Report; and GBP 1055 / USD 1420 / EUR 1270 / AUD 1975 for Article Commentary, Discussion, and Comment, plus VAT or other local taxes. There is no submission charge.

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Research Topics

Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes Antibiotic Use and Resistance Pharmaceutical Quality and Counterfeiting Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Medication Adherence and Compliance Pharmaceutical studies and practices Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Reactions Healthcare Systems and Reforms Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy Global Maternal and Child Health Pharmaceutical industry and healthcare COVID-19 and Mental Health Patient Safety and Medication Errors Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research Biosimilars and Bioanalytical Methods COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria Innovations in Medical Education Biotechnology and Related Fields Fisheries and Aquaculture Studies Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology

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