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Pharmacological Reviews

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

18.01

h-Index

2024-2025

 264

Rank

2024-2025

 182

SJR

2024-2025

 6.603

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Pharmacological Reviews
Abbreviation Pharmacol. Rev.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Molecular Medicine (Q1); Pharmacology (Q1)
h-index 264
Overall Rank/Ranking 182
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 6.603
Impact Score 18.01
Publisher Elsevier Inc.
Country United States
ISSN 15210081, 00316997
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1949, 1951-2025




Aim and Scope


This quarterly journal showcases important review articles on topics of high current interest. Topics covered have included biochemical and cellular pharmacology, drug metabolism and disposition, renal pharmacology, neuropharmacology, behavioral pharmacology, clinical pharmacology, and toxicology. IUPHAR nonmenclature reports are published here. Pharmacological Reviews has the highest impact factor of the Science "Citation Index" pharmacy and pharmacology journals.


About Pharmacological Reviews


Pharmacological Reviews is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Molecular Medicine (Q1); Pharmacology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Pharmacological Reviews is 182. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 6.603. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 264. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Pharmacological Reviews journal is 15210081, 00316997. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Pharmacological Reviews is cited by a total of 2406 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Pharmacological Reviews Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Pharmacological Reviews is 18.01, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Pharmacological Reviews IF is decreased by a factor of 1.41 and approximate percentage change is -7.26% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a falling trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Pharmacological Reviews Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Pharmacological Reviews is 18.01. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Pharmacological Reviews. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 18.01
2023 19.42
2022 20.77
2021 20.02
2020 21.94
2019 17.30
2018 19.75
2017 19.74
2016 20.48
2015 20.52
2014 19.35

Pharmacological Reviews h-index


  Table Setting

Pharmacological Reviews has an h-index of 264. It means 264 articles of this journal have more than 264 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Pharmacological Reviews ISSN


The ISSN of Pharmacological Reviews is 15210081, 00316997. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Pharmacological Reviews Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Pharmacological Reviews is 182. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 6.603. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Pharmacological Reviews by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 6.603
2023 6.05
2022 5.338
2021 5.540
2020 8.176
2019 7.179
2018 7.422
2017 9.472
2016 8.051
2015 8.793
2014 9.152

Ranking of Pharmacological Reviews by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 182
2023 203
2022 239
2021 216
2020 118
2019 149
2018 142
2017 86
2016 119
2015 100
2014 97

Pharmacological Reviews Publisher


Table Setting

Pharmacological Reviews is published by Elsevier Inc.. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1949, 1951-2025. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Pharmacological Reviews is Pharmacol. Rev.. This abbreviation ('Pharmacol. Rev.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Pharmacological Reviews


If your research field is/are related to Molecular Medicine (Q1); Pharmacology (Q1), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Pharmacological Reviews?

Pharmacological Reviews latest impact IF is 18.01. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 21.94 (2020) and 17.30 (2019), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 19.75 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Pharmacological Reviews?

The Pharmacological Reviews has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 6.603, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 9.472 in 2017 and the lowest being 5.338 in 2022. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Pharmacological Reviews over the previous 11-year period stands at 19.75.


What's the latest h-index of the Pharmacological Reviews?

The latest h-index of the Pharmacological Reviews is 264.


Who's the publisher of the Pharmacological Reviews?

The Pharmacological Reviews is published by the Elsevier Inc., with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Pharmacological Reviews?

The Pharmacological Reviews is currently ranked 182 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 86 in 2017 and its lowest position of 239 in 2022.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Pharmacological Reviews?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Pharmacological Reviews is Pharmacol. Rev..


Is the "Pharmacological Reviews" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Pharmacological Reviews is classified as a journal that the Elsevier Inc. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Pharmacological Reviews?

The Pharmacological Reviews encompasses the following areas:

  • Molecular Medicine
  • Pharmacology

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Pharmacological Reviews?

The Pharmacological Reviews is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 15210081, 00316997.


What's the best quartile of the Pharmacological Reviews?

The best quartile for the Pharmacological Reviews is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Pharmacological Reviews?

The Pharmacological Reviews coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1949, 1951-2025.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Pharmacological Reviews

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 18.01
2023 19.42
2022 20.77
2021 20.02
2020 21.94
2019 17.30
2018 19.75
2017 19.74
2016 20.48
2015 20.52
2014 19.35



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