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Pharmaceuticals is a peer-reviewed, open access journal of medicinal chemistry and related drug sciences, published monthly online by MDPI. The Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences (APS) is affiliated with the journal, and it is indexed in Scopus, SCIE (Web of Science), PubMed, PMC, Embase, and CAPlus / SciFinder.
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Subject
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Impact Factor
4.8
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Open
eISSN
1424-8247
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
CHF 2900 article processing charge; local VAT or Sales Tax added if applicable.
Submission Instructions
Pharmaceuticals accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Article
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required for submission. The cover letter must explain the paper’s significance and fit with the journal, and include the statements that the manuscript is not under consideration or published elsewhere and that all authors approved the manuscript and agree to its submission to Pharmaceuticals.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. The abstract should be around 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Background/Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
The manuscript should include Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and optional Conclusions. The manuscript must include back matter comprising Supplementary Materials, Author Contributions, Funding, Data Availability Statement, Acknowledgments, Conflicts of Interest, and References, and for multi-author papers it must provide a short paragraph specifying each author’s individual contributions.
References
References may be in any style at submission if used consistently, and they must be numbered in order of appearance and listed individually at the end of the manuscript.
Figures & Tables
Figures, schemes, and tables must be inserted into the main text close to their first citation. Figures, schemes, and tables must be numbered in order of appearance and all must have a short explanatory title and caption.
Review
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required with the submission. The cover letter must explain the paper's significance and fit to the journal scope and include the statements that the manuscript is not under consideration or published elsewhere and that all authors approved the manuscript and agree to its submission to Pharmaceuticals.
Abstract
An abstract is required as part of the front matter. The abstract must be a single paragraph of no more than 200 words. The abstract should follow a structured IMRAD style without headings.
Manuscript
Review manuscripts must include front matter with Title, Author list, Affiliations, Abstract, and Keywords, a logically organized literature review with sections and subsections such as Introduction, Relevant Sections, Discussion, Conclusions, and Future Directions, and back matter with Author Contributions, Acknowledgments, Conflicts of Interest, and References. The manuscript must include 3 to 10 keywords and an author contribution statement clarifying who was responsible for ideation, literature search and/or data analysis, and drafting and revision, and any GenAI use for generating text, data, graphics, study design, or data work must be declared during submission.
References
References must be numbered in order of appearance in the text. References may be submitted in any consistent style and must include author names, source title, article or chapter title where required, year, volume and issue where appropriate, and pagination, and be listed individually at the end of the manuscript.
Figures & Tables
Figures, schemes, and tables must be inserted into the main text close to their first citation. Figures, schemes, and tables must be numbered in order of appearance and each must have a short explanatory title and caption, and tables must be editable rather than supplied as images.
Scoping Review
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must explain the manuscript’s significance and fit with the journal, and it must include statements confirming exclusive submission and author approval.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be a single paragraph of no more than 200 words. Abstract should follow a structured IMRAD style without headings.
Manuscript
Scoping reviews must be submitted as a Review and must include Author Information, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results, Conclusions, and Figures and Tables with Captions. The manuscript must include three to ten keywords, a Methods statement that the review followed PRISMA guidelines, registration information if available, and a statement identifying who handled ideation, literature search and/or data analysis, and drafting and revision.
References
References may be in any consistent style at submission, but they must be numbered in order of appearance and listed individually at the end of the manuscript.
Figures & Tables
Figures, schemes, and tables must be inserted into the main text close to their first citation, and the PRISMA flow diagram must be included in the main text. Figures, schemes, and tables must be numbered in order of appearance and each must have a short explanatory title and caption.
Systematic Reviews
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must explain the paper's significance and fit with the journal, and include statements that the manuscript is not under consideration or published elsewhere and that all authors approved the submission.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required for Systematic Reviews. The abstract should be around 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must contain Background/Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Systematic Reviews must use the same structure as research articles and include methods describing how literature was chosen for inclusion. The manuscript must include 3 to 10 keywords and a statement clarifying who was responsible for the ideation, literature search and/or data analysis, and drafting and revising the work, and authors must declare any GenAI use during submission.
References
References must be numbered in order of appearance and listed individually at the end of the manuscript, and any submission style is acceptable if used consistently.
Figures & Tables
Figures, schemes, and tables must be inserted into the main text close to their first citation. Figures, schemes, and tables must be numbered in order of appearance and include a short explanatory title and caption, and tables must be editable rather than supplied as images.
Meta-Analyses
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required with the submission. The cover letter must explain the paper's significance and fit to the journal scope and include statements confirming exclusive submission and approval by all authors.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must be a single paragraph of no more than 200 words. The abstract must follow a structured IMRAD style without headings.
Manuscript
Meta-analyses must use the same structure as research articles, including Author Information, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results, Conclusions, Figures and Tables with Captions, Funding Information, Author Contributions, and Conflict of Interest. The manuscript must include three to ten keywords and a statement clarifying who was responsible for the ideation, literature search and/or data analysis, and drafting and revising the work.
References
References must be numbered in order of appearance in the text and listed individually at the end of the manuscript with consistent formatting.
Figures & Tables
Figures, schemes, and tables must be inserted into the main text close to their first citation. Figures, schemes, and tables must be numbered in order of appearance and each must have a short explanatory title and caption.
Case Reports
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required with the submission. The cover letter must explain the paper's significance and fit with the journal's scope and include statements confirming exclusive submission and all authors' approval.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must be a single paragraph of no more than 200 words. The abstract should follow an IMRAD-based structured style without headings.
Manuscript
Case reports must include a succinct introduction, a case presentation with relevant de-identified demographic and descriptive patient information, a description of symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and outcome, a discussion providing context and explanation of treatment decisions, and a conclusion with the take-home message and lessons learned. The manuscript must include 3 to 10 keywords after the abstract and include declarations such as funding information, author contributions, conflict of interest, and a GenAI use declaration when applicable.
References
References may be submitted in any consistent style and must be numbered in order of appearance and listed individually at the end of the manuscript.
Figures & Tables
Figures, schemes, and tables must be inserted into the main text close to their first citation. Figures, schemes, and tables must be numbered in order of appearance and provided with a short explanatory title and caption, and tables must be editable rather than supplied as images.
Recent Publications
Development of Novel Radiopharmaceuticals for SPECT and PET
Bianca Gutfilen
10.3390/ph19060841
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Bioequivalence of Two Empagliflozin 25 mg Immediate-Release Tablet Formulations Under Fasting Conditions in Healthy Mexican Subjects
Porfirio de la Cruz Cruz, Alberto Martínez Muñoz, Erika Gabriela Guido Ávila, Omar Emmanuel Hernández Piña, José Trinidad Pérez Urizar
10.3390/ph19060842
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The Complexity of Drug Development: Translational Value and Limitations of Computational ADMET Assays Applied to Approved Anticancer Drugs
Mirela Nicolov, Adina Octavia Dușe, Elena-Daniela Jurj, Daiana Colibășanu, Adrian Voicu, Claudia Watz, Mirela Voicu, Lucreția Udrescu
10.3390/ph19060840
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RETRACTED: Karnwal et al. Nanotechnology for Healthcare: Plant-Derived Nanoparticles in Disease Treatment and Regenerative Medicine. Pharmaceuticals 2024, 17, 1711
Arun Karnwal, Amar Yasser Jassim, Ameer Abbas Mohammed, Vikas Sharma, Abdel Rahman Mohammad Said Al-Tawaha, Iyyakkannu Sivanesan
10.3390/ph19060839
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Synthesis of Phenyl 2-Acetamidoselenogalactoside Mimetics and Interaction with Amyloid β1–42
João Barros, Nicolas Dreyfus, Gary Sharman, David Evans, Beining Chen, Cleide S. Souza, Gonçalo C. Justino, Maria C. Oliveira, Amélia P. Rauter
10.3390/ph19060836
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Publication time metrics are reported for Submission to First Decision and Acceptance to Publication.
Reformat to Pharmaceuticals using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter must be included with each manuscript submission. It should explain the significance of the paper, place the findings in context, explain fit with the journal scope, acknowledge any prior submissions to MDPI journals, and include statements that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere and that all authors approved the submission.
Reformat to Pharmaceuticals using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Article processing charge: CHF 2900 for papers accepted after peer review; local VAT or Sales Tax added if applicable.
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Natural product bioactivities and synthesis
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