Impact Factor
3.74
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
3.90
1,183 total citations
h5-index
35
h5 depth signal
Cited share
80.7%
263 of 326
Total citations
1,183
Citation footprint
Metric signal
3.81
External metric anchor
Self-citation
18.2%
215 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
China
291
United Kingdom
276
Australia
222
United States
165
Netherlands
142
Citing Fields of Research
Patient Care
939
Medical Ethics
284
Pharmacology & Toxicology
204
Cardiology
177
Antibiotic & Antibacterial Agents
141
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
5,263
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
326
263 cited publications
Last 12 months
212
17.7 publications/month
Open access share
85.4%
181 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
China
291 citing publications
Leading citing field
Patient Care
939 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
20 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v33n1, Feb. 2011--
v33n1, Feb. 2011--
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Patient Care
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
Koninklijke Nederlandse Maatschappij ter Bevordering der Pharmacie
Contributor
European Society of Clinical Pharmacy
Broad Categories
Pharmacy
Patient Care
Medical Ethics
Psychiatry
Cardiology
Urology
MeSH Descriptors
Drug Therapy
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
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DOI 10.1007/s11096-026-02214-z
Open DOI
Development, implementation and evaluation of a sustainable medication-use process in the intensive care unit: a lean-based quality improvement study
Background: In the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), substantial quantities of medication are wasted, negatively affecting ecological and economic sustainability. Aim: This study aimed to develop, implement, and evaluate an ecologically and eco...
02
DOI 10.1007/s11096-026-02230-z
Open DOI
Community pharmacists’ views on the factors influencing prescription medication side effect counselling: a qualitative interview study
Introduction: Community pharmacists play a crucial role in medication counselling, which includes side effect counselling (SEC), helping support informed decision-making, patients’ adherence, and medication safety. Despite its recognised...
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DOI 10.1007/s11096-026-02228-7
Open DOI
Proportion of patients admitted to rural and remote hospitals that experience a 30-day medication-related readmission: a retrospective cohort study
Introduction: Medication-related readmissions are a significant and preventable cause of patient harm. Patients living in rural and remote areas may face inequitable access to healthcare and fragmented continuity of care, increasing thei...
05
DOI 10.1007/s11096-026-02212-1
Open DOI
Pharmacovigilance signal detection of rilonacept using FAERS with exploratory Mendelian randomization analysis
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DOI 10.1007/s11096-026-02220-1
Open DOI
Microarray patches as a potential alternative to injectable fertility medications: a qualitative study of patients’ and healthcare professionals’ perceptions
Introduction: Many fertility treatments require regular injections that can impact patients’ everyday lives. Transdermal delivery may reduce the treatment burden, but physical and biochemical barriers of the skin limit the drugs’ bioavai...
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DOI 10.1007/s11096-026-02226-9
Open DOI
Pathway to Access UTI Management (PATH-UTI): evaluating pharmacist prescribing and management practices for uncomplicated urinary tract infections in community pharmacy in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Introduction: Pharmacist prescribing has been introduced internationally to improve timely access to treatment in primary care. For uncomplicated urinary tract infections, pharmacist-led services report favourable outcomes, however, the ...
09
DOI 10.1007/s11096-026-02222-z
Open DOI
Feasibility of a pilot preceptorship programme for pharmacists working towards the advanced career stage in Scotland: a mixed-methods study
Introduction: Structured preceptorship programmes may support pharmacists working towards the advanced career stage, yet evidence on feasibility remains limited. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of a pilot prece...
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DOI 10.1007/s11096-026-02216-x
Open DOI
Exploring the factors influencing pharmacists' therapeutic reasoning in decision-making: a concurrent think aloud and semi-structured interview study
Introduction: Models of therapeutic reasoning conceptualize how pharmacists apply knowledge to weigh the benefits and risks of treatment options for patients but provide limited detail on the specific factors considered during the proces...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
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