PharmacoEconomics is the benchmark journal for peer-reviewed, authoritative articles on the practical application of health economics and outcomes research to optimize healthcare resource allocation. An essential resource for clinicians, those involved in health technology assessment and other professionals involved with healthcare resource allocation, budgeting and prescribing decisions. PharmacoEconomics is dedicated to the clear communication of complex pharmacoeconomic issues related to all healthcare interventions (drugs, diagnostics, devices, personalized medicine and surgical interventions).
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Health PolicyQ1
PharmacologyQ1
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
EconomicsHealth Care Sciences & ServicesHealth Policy & ServicesPharmacology & Pharmacy
Scopus Categories
PharmacologyPublic Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthHealth Policy
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of LifePharmaceutical Economics and PolicyHealthcare Policy and ManagementEconomic and Financial Impacts of CancerHealthcare cost, quality, practicesEconomic and Environmental ValuationGlobal Health Care IssuesPharmaceutical studies and practicesPharmaceutical industry and healthcareMedication Adherence and Compliance