We are happy to announce that effective January 1st, 2026, RPS Pharmacy and Pharmacology Reports has been renamed to Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology.
Meet the Editors of Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology today!
We are delighted to invite you to find out more about Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology's Editors in this new Question & Answer session. Take a moment to discover Professor Catherine Sherwin's journey, her vision for the journal, and find out her tips for early career researchers. Also, Dr. Gary Moss elaborates what got him started in the field, as well as sharing his perspectives on how best to set about getting published in the journal.
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Objectives The objectives were to study, in vivo , the hepatoprotective effects of Cucurbita pepo L. (Cucurbitaceae) leaves against acetaminophen-induced hepatocyte damage in Wistar rats, and to conduct an in silico analysis of molecular targets. Methods Hepatic toxicity was induced by oral ...
Objectives Biocompatible block copolymers, due to their amphiphilic nature, offer solutions to improve drug solubility, targeting, and stability in drug delivery. However, the design and application of these constructs require critical evaluation of the impact of bulk properties on the resultant ...
Objectives Hydrophilic-coated intermittent urinary catheters containing polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) are used to alleviate chronic urinary retention in individuals with neurogenic bladder dysfunction, most notably spinal cord injury (SCI) patients. However, coating delamination during catheterisation ...
Objectives This study evaluated the in vivo toxicity and pharmacokinetic profiles of bioactive compounds in the hydromethanolic leaf extract of Solanum dasyphyllum , with reference to possible interactions with coronavirus-related molecular targets. Methods Leaves of S. dasyphyllum were air-dried, ...
Objectives Functional constipation is a common pediatric gastrointestinal disorder lacking an organic cause. Early diagnosis and cost-effective management are vital, especially in low- and middle-income countries like Nepal. This study compared polyethylene glycol (PEG) and lactulose in treating ...
Objectives This study aims to determine the in vitro antifungal activity of heptane, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, and methanol extracts from eight medicinal plant species against pathogenic yeast strains involved in candidiasis, including Candidozyma auris whose multidrug-resistant strains ...
Background Lead is a well-documented toxic metal, historically recognized for its deleterious effects on human health. It is predominantly absorbed via the respiratory and gastrointestinal systems, resulting in clinical symptoms such as abdominal pain, constipation, irritability, and anemia. ...
Objective Cognitive dysfunction is common in neurodegenerative diseases and aging, often associated with reduced antioxidant activity and increased brain inflammation. This study aimed to investigate the neuroprotective effects of lupeol, a pentacyclic triterpenoid derived from Emblica officinalis, ...
Objectives Carvacrol is a phenolic monoterpenoid found in certain essential oils with a wide range of bioactivities. This study aimed to evaluate its in vitro cytotoxic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antibiofilm, and wound healing properties against resistant microbial strains and ...
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