Pharmacotherapy is a peer-reviewed, international medical journal focused on human pharmacology and drug therapy. Published by Wiley on behalf of the Pharmacotherapy Publications, Inc., it is often referred to as Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy.
The journal aims to provide clinicians, researchers, educators, and other healthcare professionals with up-to-date, evidence-based information on the optimal use of medications. It covers a wide range of therapeutic areas and focuses on clinical research, including original research articles, reviews, meta-analyses, and case reports. Subject matter encompasses areas such as:
- Clinical pharmacology
- Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
- Drug interactions
- Adverse drug reactions
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
- Pharmacoeconomics
- Outcomes research
- Disease management
- Special populations (e.g., pediatrics, geriatrics, pregnancy)
Pharmacotherapy is indexed in major databases, including MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. Its impact factor is a key metric used to assess the relative importance of the journal within its field. The journal's editorial board comprises experts in pharmacology, pharmacy, medicine, and related disciplines. The intended audience includes physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in prescribing, dispensing, administering, and monitoring medications.