A Bibliometric Study of Neuropharmacology Journal Articles and the Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior Journal Articles and Implications for Pharmacy Practice

Abstract

Gregory K. Tharp

Objective: The goal of this research is to explore the retrieval of clinical terms applicable to the practice of pharmacy through a bibliometric study of Neuropharmacology Journal articles from 2007-2026, Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior Articles, 2007-2026, comparison of Medical Subject Headings or MESH Terminology and Pharmacological, and selected pharmacological dissertations located in WorldCat.

Materials and Methods: An Internet-based bibliometric study is conducted to locate Neuropharmacology journal articles, Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior journal articles, and doctoral dissertations in pharmacy in WorldCat.

Results: Both Neuropharmacology and the Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior journal articles arms of the bibliographic study reveal that many pharmacological terms are not in the Medical Subject Headings and there are few, if any, dissertations discussing pharmacology and treatments.

Conclusion: Improved patient education and drug delivery mechanisms are key to improving clinical pharmacy practice.

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