What is the Impact Factor of Annals of Pharmacotherapy?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Annals of Pharmacotherapy is 2.50, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Annals of Pharmacotherapy indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Annals of Pharmacotherapy is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.815 (Q2) and an H-index of 129.

Who publishes Annals of Pharmacotherapy and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Annals of Pharmacotherapy is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,199 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Annals of Pharmacotherapy?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Annals of Pharmacotherapy is "ANN. PHARMACOTHER". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q2SCImago #6,718Hybrid

Annals of Pharmacotherapy

Abbreviation (ISO):ANN. PHARMACOTHER

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Identifier (ISSN):1060-0280(Print)/1542-6270(Online)

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Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

2.5↑ +0.2

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Annals of Pharmacotherapy

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):2.5

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.815

#6,718

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

129

129 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate4.3%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

179articles/year

5.83% Gold OA•60.99% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Annals of Pharmacotherapy (AOP) is a peer-reviewed journal that advances pharmacotherapy throughout the world by publishing high-quality research and review articles to achieve the most desired health outcomes.The articles provide cutting-edge information about the most efficient, safe and cost-effective pharmacotherapy for the treatment and prevention of various illnesses. This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Average time from submission to first decision: 14 days

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Medicine99.9%Biology79.9%Internal medicine71.3%Chemistry45.9%Psychology45%Pharmacology44.8%Psychiatry41.4%Pathology39.2%Biochemistry38.8%Surgery38.3%Genetics34.7%Endocrinology28.8%Intensive care medicine25.2%Anesthesia22.8%

Primary Research Areas

Medicine Pharmacy

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Calls for Papers

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY

Rank205/356

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY

Rank259/356

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY	JCRSCIE	205/356	Q3
PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY	JCISCIE	259/356	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF2.5

Articles / Year114

Total Citations17

2025

IF2.3

Articles / Year164

Total Citations201

2024

IF2.3

Articles / Year121

Total Citations485

2023

IF2.9

Articles / Year153

Total Citations1,081

2022

IF3.463

Articles / Year181

Total Citations1,630

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	2.5	114	17
2025	2.3	164	201
2024	2.3	121	485
2023	2.9	153	1,081
2022	3.463	181	1,630
2021	3.154	173	1,888
2020	2.406	208	3,836
2019	2.443	179	3,620
2018	2.765	186	4,130
2017	—	175	2,858
2016	—	176	4,041
2015	—	167	4,221

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #6,718Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1981, 1983, 1985, 1987, 1990-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Medicine

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.815

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

2.52

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,199 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,213

3-Year Documents494

Citable Documents397

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)1

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate55.2%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Medicine (miscellaneous)Q2

Pharmacology (medical)Q2

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 4.3%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

3区 (Zone 3)Medicine

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Annals of Pharmacotherapy (abbr: ANN. PHARMACOTHER, ISSN: 1060-0280) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by SAGE Publications Inc. in United States since 1992. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.50, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.815 (Q2), an H-index of 129.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 179 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,199 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.