Impact Factor
3.57
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
3.48
616 total citations
h5-index
26
h5 depth signal
Cited share
85.7%
156 of 182
Total citations
616
Citation footprint
Metric signal
2.90
External metric anchor
Self-citation
1.6%
10 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
China
175
Egypt
116
Iran
99
United States
87
India
84
Citing Fields of Research
Drug Delivery Systems
915
Polymer & Macromolecule Science
117
Nanoparticles
69
Pharmacology & Toxicology
43
Phytochemicals
36
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
2,788
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
182
156 cited publications
Last 12 months
97
8.1 publications/month
Open access share
11.3%
11 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
China
175 citing publications
Leading citing field
Drug Delivery Systems
915 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
13 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v1n1,Apr. 1996-
v1n1,Apr. 1996-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Drug Delivery Systems
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists
Broad Categories
Pharmacology
Pharmacy
Drug Delivery Systems
MeSH Descriptors
Drug Delivery Systems
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Technology, Pharmaceutical
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1080/10837450.2026.2744195
Open DOI
Chitosan-modulated niosomes for improved ocular delivery of brinzolamide
1. IntroductionGlaucoma is considered one of the most serious chronic eye diseases. In 2020, more than 80 million people were affected by open-angle and angle-closure glaucoma, and this number is e...
02
03
DOI 10.1080/10837450.2026.2744579
Open DOI
Topical kojic acid liposomes for alkali-induced corneal injury: comparative study of uncoated vs. hyaluronic acid-coated formulations in corneal epithelial repair
1. Corneal injury is a critical ocular emergency that can threaten a patient’s sight, characterized by a breach in the corneal epithelium that extends into the underlying stroma. Even when medical ...
04
DOI 10.1080/10837450.2026.2744568
Open DOI
Nanostructured mucoadhesive buccal tablets for apixaban delivery: mechanistic insights into transmucosal transport and systemic bioavailability
IntroductionCardiovascular diseases, particularly thromboembolic disorders such as deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and atrial fibrillation-associated ischemic stroke, remain major causes ...
05
DOI 10.1080/10837450.2026.2738760
Open DOI
Mucoadhesive tacrolimus formulations for buccal application: a formulation and drug delivery feasibility study for oral lichen planus
1. Oral immunogenic diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren’s syndrome, Behçet syndrome, pemphigus vulgaris or oral lichen planus often require long-term immunosuppressant treatment ...
06
DOI 10.1080/10837450.2026.2738747
Open DOI
Development and optimisation using D-optimal design of dual-functionalized hyaluronic acid–chitosan-coated mesoporous silica nanoparticles for repurposed propranolol delivery in breast cancer: a proof-of-concept study
1. Cancer is characterised by uncontrolled cellular proliferation, invasion of surrounding tissues, and metastasis. Among the different cancer types, carcinomas are the most common and account for ...
07
DOI 10.1080/10837450.2026.2740069
Open DOI
Preparation and in vitro evaluation of amphotericin B-chondroitin sulfate polymer prodrug
Fungal infections have emerged as a global health challenge. The incidence of fungal infections increases after breast surgery or chemotherapy for tumors, which poses a serious threat to patients. ...
08
DOI 10.1080/10837450.2026.2737199
Open DOI
Natural biodegradable polymer-based microneedles for controlled drug delivery: a rational design framework and translational perspectives
1. Transdermal drug delivery has been considered an attractive alternative to conventional oral and parenteral administration due to its ability to bypass first-pass metabolism, improve patient com...
09
DOI 10.1080/10837450.2026.2734054
Open DOI
Engineered nanostructured lipid carrier encapsulating thymoquinone and resveratrol to prevent Bisphenol S induced cytotoxicity
1. Bisphenol S (BPS) is a common environmental pollutant and a substitute for bisphenol A, which is considered to be a safer alternative. But studies have reported that BPS exposure results in stru...
10
DOI 10.1080/10837450.2026.2734062
Open DOI
Hydrogen-bonded poly(vinyl alcohol)/tannic acid/quercetin hydrogels for localized controlled drug delivery
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Print issues ceased with v. 18, no.6 (Dec. 2013).
Also issued online.
Official journal of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists.