The total number of 10% top-cited scientific publications in pharmacy in the US is projected to show steady growth from 2024 to 2028. Starting at 46.89 in 2024, it will reach 50.66 by 2028, marking a continuous increase. In terms of growth, the year-on-year variation indicates a consistent rise of around 2% annually. Compared to 2023, this growth highlights a positive trend with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) that underscores a healthy 5-year upward trajectory.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts from emerging technologies such as AI and machine learning on research productivity, funding shifts in pharmaceutical research, and international collaboration trends, which might influence citation metrics and overall innovation in this sector.