Journal profile · Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics-Pharmaceutical Science
Profiles of Drug Substances, Excipients and Related Methodology
ISSN 1871-5125 · Elsevier
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Profiles of Drug Substances, Excipients and Related Methodology: subscription journal; 11 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Profiles of Drug Substances, Excipients and Related Methodology is published by Elsevier. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Analytical Methods in Pharmaceuticals, Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis and Pharmaceutical Quality and Counterfeiting, together about 51.2% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Research area (LetPub): Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics-Pharmaceutical Science
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Analytical Methods in PharmaceuticalsChemistry40.6%
- Forensic Toxicology and Drug AnalysisPharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics6.4%
- Pharmaceutical Quality and CounterfeitingMedicine4.2%
- Pharmacy and Medical PracticesPharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics4.2%
- Drug Solubulity and Delivery SystemsPharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics4%
- Crystallization and Solubility StudiesMaterials Science4%
- Pharmaceutical studies and practicesMedicine3.7%
- Analytical Chemistry and ChromatographyChemistry3.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
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CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
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CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
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CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacology | Q2 | 84/328 | 74th |
| Pharmaceutical Science | Q2 | 50/191 | 74th |
| Molecular Medicine | Q2 | 68/179 | 62nd |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 6.7LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0LetPub ·
- h-index
- 34OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 101OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.51OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 299 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 0 | 361 |
| 2025 | 11 | 0 | 658 |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 | 762 |
| 2023 | 15 | 1 | 727 |
| 2022 | 13 | 0 | 620 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 | 450 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
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A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
No source has fee information yet; check the journal's website.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Before you submit
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- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Analytical Methods in Pharmaceuticals, Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatPrepare text, figures and references as the author guidelines ask.
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
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Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- ISSN
- 1871-5125
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Profiles of Drug Substances, Excipients and Related Methodology
Which databases index Profiles of Drug Substances, Excipients and Related Methodology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Profiles of Drug Substances, Excipients and Related Methodology is indexed in Scopus.
Is Profiles of Drug Substances, Excipients and Related Methodology open access, and what is the APC?
Profiles of Drug Substances, Excipients and Related Methodology is a subscription journal. Fee information is not available yet; check the journal's website.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .