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Therapeutic Advances in Drug Safety is a peer-reviewed open access journal focused on pioneering efforts and innovative studies pertaining to the safe use of drugs in patients.
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Subject
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Impact Factor
3.4
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Open
ISSN
2042-0986
eISSN
2042-0994
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Standard APC: $3000 USD; Patient Perspectives, Editorials, and Letters to the Editor: free of charge; Plain Language Summary of Publications: $5000.
Submission Instructions
Therapeutic Advances in Drug Safety accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Articles
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings Background, Objectives, Design, Methods, Results, Conclusion, and Registration if applicable.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be up to 6000 words excluding tables, figure legends, and references. Manuscript generally includes Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgements, Statements and Declarations, and References, and it must state in the methods which reporting guidelines were consulted. Manuscript must include a plain language summary, at least 2 keywords after the abstract, an Author Contributions heading after the Acknowledgements section, and a 'Statements and Declarations' section at the end with all required subheadings including 'Not applicable' where relevant.
References
References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, and corresponding citations must have identical spelling and year.
Figures & Tables
Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word must be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text for separately submitted figures. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, and tables must be editable within Word rather than submitted as images.
Review Articles
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be unstructured and must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be around 4000 to 6000 words excluding tables, figure legends, and references. Manuscript generally includes an Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments, Statements and Declarations section, and References. Manuscript must include a plain language summary, at least 2 keywords after the abstract, an Author Contributions heading after the Acknowledgements section, and a 'Statements and Declarations' section at the end with all required subheadings including 'Not applicable' where relevant.
References
References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in corresponding citations.
Figures & Tables
Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word must be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text for separately submitted figures. Figures must be numbered consecutively and tables must be editable text tables with a number and title.
General Reviews
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be unstructured and must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be around 4000 to 6000 words excluding tables, figure legends, and references. Include a plain language summary, at least 2 keywords after the abstract, an Author Contributions section after the Acknowledgements section, and a 'Statements and Declarations' section at the end of the article with all required subheadings including 'Not applicable' where relevant.
References
References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in matching citations.
Figures & Tables
Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word must be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively and tables must be editable text in Word with a number and title.
Drug Reviews
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be unstructured and must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be around 4000 to 6000 words excluding tables, figure legends, and references. Manuscripts generally include an Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments, Statements and Declarations section, and References. At least 2 keywords must be listed after the abstract, a plain language summary is required, and the manuscript must include an Author Contributions heading and a 'Statements and Declarations' section.
References
References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in matching citations.
Figures & Tables
Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word must be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively and tables must be editable within Word rather than included as images.
Scoping Reviews
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be structured and must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include Background, Objectives, Eligibility Criteria, Sources of Evidence, Charting Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be around 4000 to 6000 words excluding tables, figure legends, and references. Manuscript must be identified as a scoping review in the title. Manuscript must include at least 2 keywords after the abstract, a plain language summary, and a section headed 'Statements and Declarations' at the end of the article.
References
References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and every reference list entry must be cited in the text.
Figures & Tables
Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word must be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Tables must be editable text in Word rather than images, and figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited.
Systematic Reviews
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 300 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must include Background, Objectives, Design, Data Sources and Methods, Results, Conclusion, and Registration if applicable.
Manuscript
The manuscript should be around 4000 to 6000 words excluding tables, figure legends, and references. The manuscript generally includes Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments, Statements and Declarations, and References. A plain language summary, at least 2 keywords after the abstract, an Author Contributions heading after the Acknowledgements section, and a Statements and Declarations section at the end of the article are required.
References
References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in matching citations.
Figures & Tables
Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word must be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively, and tables must be editable within Word rather than included as images.
Meta-Analyses
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include Background, Objectives, Design, Data Sources and Methods, Results, Conclusion, and Registration if applicable.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be around 4000 to 6000 words excluding tables, figure legends, and references. Manuscript generally includes Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments, Statements and Declarations, and References. Include a plain language summary, at least 2 keywords after the abstract, an Author Contributions heading after the Acknowledgements section, and a Statements and Declarations section at the end of the article.
References
References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in corresponding citations.
Figures & Tables
Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word must be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively, and tables must be editable within Word and include a number and title.
Case Reports
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be unstructured and must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be up to 2500 words excluding tables, figure legends, and references. A plain language summary is required, at least 2 keywords must be listed after the abstract, and the manuscript must include a 'Statements and Declarations' section at the end.
References
References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa.
Figures & Tables
Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word must be submitted separately. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, and tables must be editable text rather than images.
Case Series
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required and must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication. The cover letter must explain why the manuscript is suitable for publication.
Abstract
An abstract is required for Case Series. The abstract must be unstructured and no longer than 300 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
The manuscript should be up to 6000 words excluding tables, figure legends, and references. The manuscript must follow the CARE guidelines. The manuscript must include a plain language summary, at least 2 keywords after the abstract, an Author Contributions heading after the Acknowledgements section, and a 'Statements and Declarations' section at the end with all required subheadings including 'Not applicable' where relevant.
References
References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in corresponding citations.
Figures & Tables
Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word must be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, and tables must be editable text in Word rather than images.
Brief Reports
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 150 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings Background, Objectives, Design, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be up to 2000 words excluding tables, figure legends, and references. Manuscripts generally include an Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments, Statements and Declarations section, and References. Manuscript must include at least 2 keywords after the abstract, an Author Contributions heading after the Acknowledgements section, a Statements and Declarations section at the end, a plain language summary during submission, and a statement in the Methods identifying which reporting guidelines were consulted.
References
References are limited to a maximum of 20. References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in corresponding citations.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables are limited to 2 in total. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures created outside Word must be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively, and tables must be editable, labeled as tables, and include a number and title.
Letters To The Editor
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication.
Abstract
Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be up to 500 words excluding references. Plain language summary must not be included.
References
References must not exceed 10. References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in both places.
Figures & Tables
Submission is limited to one figure or one table. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word must be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively, and tables must be editable within Word rather than submitted as images.
Recent Publications
Comparison of pharmacovigilance and mechanism analysis of the vascular toxicity caused by platin-based chemotherapy: integration of FAERS analysis, network pharmacology, and endothelial validation
Yuzhu Chen, Chunhua Wang, Peng Jiang, Yida Chen, Tongmei Zhang, Shanshan Cai
10.1177/20420986261454190
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Absence of pharmacovigilance signals for bleeding events associated with warfarin-SSRI drug interactions: a comparative analysis of FAERS and CVARD databases
Pan Zhang, Siyuan Cheng, Junlin Diao, Haoran Zhu
10.1177/20420986261454180
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Probable case of anaphylaxis due to hydrocortisone in a septic shock patient
Yanqin Song, Nina Yang, Dingjin Zhou, Dingge Cai
10.1177/20420986261443460
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Medication errors and medication error reporting practices in Ghana: a systematic review
Stephen Mensah Arhin, Isaac Tabiri Henneh, Theodora Dedo Azu, Joseph Arhin, Kwasi Sobre Nkrumah, Meshack Antwi-Adjei, Ewura Seidu Yahaya, Phylis Elsie Owusu Agyei, Emmanuel Nkrumah, Frank Osei-Poku, James Kojo Prah, Kwesi Boadu Mensah, Martins Ekor
10.1177/20420986261444513
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Increasing risk of hemorrhage following concurrent use of Salvia miltiorrhiza and oral anticoagulants: a retrospective self-controlled case series study
Jian-An Liao, Teng-Chou Chen, Pony Yee Chee Chai, Tien-Hsing Chen, Yung-Chih Chen
10.1177/20420986261446497
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Accepted articles can appear online within an average of 30 days after APC processing.
Reformat to Therapeutic Advances in Drug Safety using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is required and should explain why the manuscript is suitable for publication. If writing assistance or third-party submission was involved, this must also be stated in the covering letter.
Reformat to Therapeutic Advances in Drug Safety using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
The standard article processing charge is $3000 USD, payable upon acceptance before publication. Patient Perspectives, Editorials, and Letters to the Editor are free of charge. Plain Language Summary of Publications carries a $5000 APC.
Reformat to Therapeutic Advances in Drug Safety using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Reactions
Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
Patient Safety and Medication Errors
Medication Adherence and Compliance
Pharmaceutical studies and practices
Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions
Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
Diabetes Treatment and Management
Biosimilars and Bioanalytical Methods
Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
Antibiotic Use and Resistance
Pharmacogenetics and Drug Metabolism
Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
Pharmaceutical Quality and Counterfeiting
Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
Electronic Health Records Systems
Academic integrity and plagiarism
Schizophrenia research and treatment
Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection
Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
Advanced Causal Inference Techniques
Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy
Antiplatelet Therapy and Cardiovascular Diseases
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