Pharmaceutical Reports publishes research on how medicines are designed, characterized, formulated, delivered, and used in practice. Its scope also includes the biological effects, safety, and regulation of pharmaceutical products.

Pharmaceutical analysis and medicinal chemistry

• Instrumental analysis of organic compounds and natural products, including identification and characterization by chromatography and spectroscopy.
• Design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of active compounds, diagnostic agents, and labeled ligands for pharmacological research.
• Studies that modify related compounds to explain how changes in chemical structure affect biological activity.
• Structural studies using techniques such as X-ray crystallography and nuclear magnetic resonance to investigate how ligands recognize and bind to their targets.

Formulation and drug delivery

Pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics, including the effects of formulation on drug release and absorption, and the development of novel or targeted delivery systems.

Pharmacology, toxicology, and biological sciences

Pharmacological and toxicological studies of drug action and adverse effects. The journal also covers pharmaceutical biotechnology and microbiology, including the evaluation of antimicrobial activity.

Pharmacy practice and regulatory affairs

Research on pharmacy practice, including medication use and pharmacy services in hospitals, as well as regulatory issues affecting pharmaceutical products.