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Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences is the official journal of the Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences. It is a broad-spectrum, peer-reviewed, international pharmaceutical journal established in 1998 and describes itself as the first open access journal in the field, publishing research across pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences.

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Subject Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Impact Factor 4.3
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
eISSN 1482-1826
Invitation Only No
Cost Range APCs range from free to $2,200 USD, with discounted rates for CSPS members and Associate Editors; waivers or discounts may be available for eligible authors from low- and middle-income countries.

Submission Instructions

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 12,000 words, excluding the abstract, section titles, figure and table captions, funding statement, acknowledgments, and references. Manuscript should follow the format Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion, with INTRODUCTION containing no subheadings and the main sections allowed to use field-equivalent titles. At submission, include 5 to 8 keywords and a 200-word Contribution to the Field Statement that explains the research to a non-expert without technical language or non-standard acronyms.
References References must use the Vancouver citation system. References must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance, list the first six authors followed by et al., and include the DOI when available.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 15 figures and tables combined is allowed. Figures must be submitted individually and captions placed at the end of the manuscript, while tables must be inserted directly at the end of the manuscript in editable source form. Each figure and table must be cited in numerical order in the text, and figure panels must be labeled with capital letters such as (A), (B), (C), and (D).
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Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 12,000 words. Manuscript should be organized as Abstract, Introduction, subject-relevant subsections, and Discussion. Manuscript must include 5 to 8 keywords and a 200-word Contribution to the Field Statement at submission.
References In-text citations must use the Vancouver system. References must list the first six authors followed by et al., include the DOI when available, and be numbered consecutively in order of appearance in the text.
Figures & Tables Review articles may contain no more than 15 figures and tables in total. Figures must be submitted individually with captions at the end of the manuscript, and tables must be inserted directly into the manuscript at the end. Each figure and table must be cited in numerical order in the text.
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Systematic Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required as part of the article format, but no specific abstract headings are explicitly stated.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 12,000 words. Manuscript should be organized as Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion, with the Methods, Results, and Discussion sections including the specified systematic-review subcomponents. Manuscript must include 5 to 8 keywords, a 200-word Contribution to the Field Statement, funding information, and a clear definition of the research question in PICOS terms.
References References must use the Vancouver numbered citation system. References must list the first six authors followed by et al., include the DOI when available, be numbered consecutively by order of appearance, and must not include unpublished material or personal communications.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables combined must not exceed 15. Figures must be submitted individually with captions placed at the end of the manuscript, while tables must be inserted directly into the manuscript at the end. Each figure and table must be cited in numerical order in the text, and figure captions and table captions must carry the appropriate numbered labels.
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Mini Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required.
Manuscript Manuscript body text must not exceed 2,500 words. Manuscript must be organized as Abstract, Introduction, subject-relevant subsections, and Discussion. Submission must include a 200-word Contribution to the Field Statement and 5 to 8 keywords, and the manuscript must not include unpublished material such as unpublished/original data, submitted manuscripts, or personal communications.
References References must use the Vancouver citation system. References must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance in the text and list the first six authors followed by et al., with DOI included when available.
Figures & Tables Mini Review articles may include no more than 2 figures and/or tables in total. Figures must be submitted individually and tables must be inserted at the end of the manuscript. Figure captions must be placed at the end of the manuscript and table captions must be placed immediately before the table.
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Brief Research Report

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 4,000 words. Manuscript should be organized as Abstract, Introduction, Method, Results, and Discussion. Include 5 to 8 keywords and a 200-word Contribution to the Field Statement at submission.
References In-text citations must use the Vancouver system. References must be numbered in order of appearance and list the first six authors followed by et al., with the DOI when available.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 4 figures and/or tables is allowed. Figures must be submitted individually, and tables must be inserted at the end of the manuscript.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letters to the Editor must not exceed 1,000 words. A Contribution to the Field Statement of 200 words and 5 to 8 keywords must be provided.
References Letters to the Editor may include no more than five references. References must use the Vancouver citation system. References must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance, list the first six authors followed by et al., and include the DOI when available.
Figures & Tables Letters to the Editor may contain one display item, defined as either one figure or one table. Figures must be submitted individually and tables must be inserted directly into the manuscript. Figure captions must be placed at the end of the manuscript and table captions must be placed immediately before the table.
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Recent Publications

Dissolution-permeation approach for biopharmaceutical evaluation: a feasibility study using naproxen

Andrejs Sitovs, Katarina Gurkina, Liga Petersone, Valentyn Mohylyuk

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Artificial intelligence directed computational protein design: lessons from COVID-19 for pandemic-ready vaccines and antibody therapeutics

Rahul Kaushik, Suyong Re

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Practical considerations for managing patients being treated with topical roflumilast

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Qualitative phytochemical profiling, antioxidant activity, and development of a water-in-oil cream containing combined oil and water infusions of frankincense resin (Boswellia spp.): a preliminary in vitro study

Shamama Javed, Ahmad Salawi, Sivakumar S. Moni, Waquar Ahsan, Gulrana Khuwaja, Md Shamsher Alam, Durgaramani Sivadasan, Aamena Jabeen, Maram Yahya Aziabi, Hind Mohammed Suwaydi, Taif Eassa M. Alajam, Amwaj Yahya Marwai Nammazi, Nourah Mohammed Ahmed Kadumi

10.3389/jpps.2026.15609
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Ketamine enhancement of dexmedetomidine attenuation of methamphetamine-induced agitation in rats

Madhuri Budamkayala, Jyostna Yalakala, Madison B. Skeen, Surya Karuturi, Chelsey McPhillen, Kristen Bailey, Todd H. Davies, Michael D. Hambuchen

10.3389/jpps.2026.16294
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

The review process is described as fast and designed to enable timely publication.

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Is a cover letter required?

A traditional cover letter is not accepted. Authors must instead prepare a 200-word statement describing the manuscript's contribution to the field.

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What are the publication costs?

Original Research, Review, Technology and Code, and Systematic Review: $1,900 USD for CSPS members, $2,200 USD for non-CSPS members, $1,500 USD for Associate Editors. Brief Research Report, Mini Review, Perspective, and Letter to the Editor: $800 USD for CSPS members, $1,000 USD for non-CSPS members, $800 USD for Associate Editors. Editorial: free. Discounts or waivers may be available for eligible authors.

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Research Topics

Drug Transport and Resistance Mechanisms Drug Solubulity and Delivery Systems Pharmacogenetics and Drug Metabolism Advanced Drug Delivery Systems Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery Computational Drug Discovery Methods Pharmaceutical studies and practices Statistical Methods in Clinical Trials Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy Biosimilars and Bioanalytical Methods Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery RNA Interference and Gene Delivery Analytical Methods in Pharmaceuticals Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes Inflammatory mediators and NSAID effects Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Reactions Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies Diabetes Treatment and Management Dermatology and Skin Diseases Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Immunotherapy and Immune Responses

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