MEDICAL LETTER ON DRUGS AND THERAPEUTICS

metrics 2024

Empowering Healthcare Through Evidence-Based Insights

Introduction

MEDICAL LETTER ON DRUGS AND THERAPEUTICS is a pivotal resource for professionals in the fields of medicine and pharmacology, published by MED LETTER INC. Since its inception in 1965, this journal has been committed to elucidating the complexities of drug therapy and clinical therapeutics, offering readers evidence-based insights and critical evaluations of the latest medications and treatment protocols. With a quarterly ranking reflecting its stature—Q4 in Medicine (Miscellaneous) and Q3 in both Pharmacology and Pharmacology (Medical)—the journal maintains a specific niche ensuring readers are equipped with updated information that continues to influence healthcare practices. Although it does not operate under an open access model, the journal is accessible to institutions and professionals eager to stay at the forefront of medicinal advancements. The importance of this journal lies in its dedication to enhancing pharmacological knowledge, thus catering to the needs of researchers, healthcare providers, and students alike, making it an essential addition to the literature in therapeutic drug interventions.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.24
Journal Impact Factor1.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.10
H-Index22
Journal IF Without Self1.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.08
Influence0.17
Immediacy Index1.30
Cited Half Life3.10
Citing Half Life3.20
JCI0.28
Total Documents2437
WOS Total Citations449
SCIMAGO Total Citations3504
SCIMAGO SELF Citations865
Scopus Journal Rank0.24
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.49
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.49
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.45

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Pharmacology (medical) in Medicine
Rank #212/272
Percentile 22.06
Quartile Q4
Pharmacology in Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
Rank #254/313
Percentile 18.85
Quartile Q4

IF (Web Of Science)

PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY
Rank 275/354
Percentile 22.50
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY
Rank 298/354
Percentile 15.82
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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