For 30 years Drugs & Aging has been delivering essential information on the most important aspects of drug therapy to researchers and healthcare professionals involved in the care of older patients. Through a program of reviews and original research articles, the journal addresses major issues relating to drug therapy in older adults, including the management of specific diseases or disorders, particularly those associated with aging, age-related physiological changes impacting drug therapy, and issues related to drug utilization and prescribing.
⚡ 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.
Geriatrics and GerontologyQ1
Pharmacology (medical)Q1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Geriatrics & GerontologyPharmacology & Pharmacy
Scopus Categories
Pharmacology (medical)Geriatrics and Gerontology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient OutcomesMedication Adherence and ComplianceDementia and Cognitive Impairment ResearchHealth Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of LifeBlood Pressure and Hypertension StudiesHeart Failure Treatment and ManagementFrailty in Older AdultsPain Management and Opioid UseIntensive Care Unit Cognitive DisordersAtrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes