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Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal

Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal is the official journal of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society and is published by King Saud University in collaboration with Springer. It publishes clinically oriented submissions spanning pharmaceutical sciences and related subjects and is indexed in Scopus with a 2024 CiteScore of 5.8.

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Subject Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Impact Factor 3.4
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 1319-0164
eISSN 2213-7475
Invitation Only No
Cost Range £2090.00 GBP / $2790.00 USD / €2390.00 EUR APC; subject to VAT or local taxes where applicable.

Submission Instructions

Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Full-Length Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be 150 to 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must include 4 to 6 keywords, a data availability statement explaining access to supporting data including links or citations to publicly archived datasets, a disclosure statement, and relevant declarations under the heading "Statements and Declarations," including funding and documentation of large language model use when applicable.
References In-text citations must be ordered alphabetically and then chronologically, and the reference list must include only cited published or accepted works, be alphabetized by the first author's surname, and include full DOI links when available.
Figures & Tables Figures should be submitted within the body of the manuscript text unless file size requires large figures to be uploaded separately. Tables and figures must be numbered with Arabic numerals, cited in consecutive numerical order, and accompanied by captions, with figure captions included in the manuscript text file rather than in the figure files.
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Short Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be 150 to 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must include a statement identifying who had the idea for the article, who performed the literature search and data analysis, who drafted and/or critically revised the work, and a disclosure statement.
References References must be cited in the text in alphabetical order first and chronological order second, and the reference list must be alphabetized by the last name of the first author.
Figures & Tables Figures should be submitted within the body of the text unless file size causes upload problems, in which case large figures should be submitted separately. Tables and figures must be numbered with Arabic numerals and cited in the text in consecutive numerical order, with a caption provided for each.
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Short Communications

Cover Letter All co-authors must have approved the manuscript before submission.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be 150 to 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must include 4 to 6 keywords, a "Statements and Declarations" section with funding information, and documentation of large language model use in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript when applicable.
References References must be cited in the text in alphabetical order first and chronological order second, and the reference list must be alphabetized by the last name of the first author.
Figures & Tables Figures should be submitted within the body of the text unless file size causes upload problems, in which case large figures should be submitted separately. Tables and figures must be numbered with Arabic numerals, cited in consecutive numerical order, and accompanied by captions, with figure captions included in the manuscript text file rather than in the figure files.
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Case Studies

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be 150 to 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must include 4 to 6 keywords, a "Statements and Declarations" section including funding information, and documentation of large language model use in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript when applicable.
References References must be cited in the text in alphabetical order first and chronological order second, and the reference list must be alphabetized by the last name of the first author.
Figures & Tables Figures should be submitted within the body of the text unless file size causes upload problems, in which case large figures should be submitted separately. Tables and figures must be numbered with Arabic numerals, cited in consecutive numerical order, and accompanied by concise captions, with figure captions included in the manuscript text file.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter All co-authors must have approved the manuscript before submission.
Abstract Abstract must be 150 to 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must include 4 to 6 keywords and a declarations section, and any use of a large language model must be documented in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript when applicable.
References References must be cited in the text in alphabetical order first and chronological order second, and the reference list must be alphabetized by the last name of the first author.
Figures & Tables Figures should be submitted within the body of the text unless file size causes upload problems, in which case large figures should be submitted separately. Tables and figures must be numbered with Arabic numerals, cited in consecutive numerical order, and accompanied by captions, with figure captions included in the manuscript text file rather than in the figure files.
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Recent Publications

Translation, cultural adaptation, and validation of the Arabic version of the Medication Adherence Universal Questionnaire among Omani patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Iman Asrawi, Juhaina Salim Al-Maqbali, Ana C. Cabral, Margarida Castel-Branco, Isabel V. Figueiredo, Fernando Fernandez-Llimos, Raya Al Maskari, Abdullah M. Al Alawi, Asma Al Shidhani, Mohammed Al Za’abi

10.1007/s44446-026-00083-1
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Tutorial on non inferiority trial in pharmaceutical research: an important and applied issue

Farzan Madadizadeh, Golnaz Afzal

10.1007/s44446-026-00077-z
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Formulation and optimization of gastroretentive tablets containing famotidine in combination with antacids: In vitro evaluations and stability studies

Azizah M. Aldosari, Gamal M. Mahrous, Awwad A. Radwan, Adel F. Alghaith

10.1007/s44446-026-00075-1
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Early use of everolimus for neonatal cardiac rhabdomyoma: a pharmacotherapeutic case with pharmacist-led monitoring

Mohammad Alsharhan, Omar S. Alkhezi, Osamah M. Alfayez

10.1007/s44446-026-00067-1
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Anti-psoriatic potential of nanocarrier formulated with Deverra tortuosa DC. and Deverra triradiata hochst aerial extracts: in vivo evaluation in mice

Reem A. Kamel, Asmaa A. Ahmed, Mohammed S. Teiama, Sabah H. Elgayed, Mohamed A. Khattab, Magda T. Ibrahim, Doaa Abouelenein, Giovanni Caprioli, Ahmed M. Mustafa, Elsayed K. El-Sayed, Fatma A. Moharram

10.1007/s44446-026-00086-y
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Frequently asked questions

Is a cover letter required?

A submission letter is mentioned for reviewer suggestions and for transparency on reuse of material and unpublished material included in the manuscript.

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What are the publication costs?

The current article processing charge is £2090.00 GBP / $2790.00 USD / €2390.00 EUR per accepted article, subject to VAT or local taxes where applicable.

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Research Topics

Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes Advanced Drug Delivery Systems Drug Solubulity and Delivery Systems Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Diverse Specialized Academic Research Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Reactions Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery Computational Drug Discovery Methods Antibiotic Use and Resistance Medication Adherence and Compliance Analytical Methods in Pharmaceuticals Synthesis and biological activity Pharmaceutical studies and practices Patient Safety and Medication Errors Natural Antidiabetic Agents Studies Natural product bioactivities and synthesis Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection Phytochemistry and Biological Activities Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy Pharmaceutical Quality and Counterfeiting

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