The forecast for the UK's top 10% cited scientific publications in pharmacy indicates a steady increase from 2024 to 2028, starting at 8.86 publications in 2024 and reaching 10.34 by 2028. In 2023, this number stood slightly lower, marking the start of an upward trend. The year-on-year growth from 2024 to 2025 is approximately 4.3%, and a similar steady growth is observed through to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over five years is expected to be around 3.9%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- An increasing focus on innovation and breakthroughs in pharmacy, which may accelerate publication rates.
- Potential influence of technology and AI in pharmacy research, likely enhancing quality and citation rates.
- Collaborations between academia and industry fostering targeted studies, contributing to more top-cited work.
