Aims and scope

Clinical Drug Investigation provides rapid publication of original research covering all phases of clinical drug development and therapeutic use of drugs. The Journal includes: 

• Clinical trials, outcomes research, clinical pharmacoeconomic studies and pharmacoepidemiology studies with a strong link to optimum prescribing practice for a drug or group of drugs.

• Clinical pharmacodynamic and clinical pharmacokinetic studies with a strong link to clinical practice.

• Pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic studies in healthy volunteers in which significant implications for clinical prescribing are discussed.

• Studies focusing on the application of drug delivery technology in healthcare.

• Short communications and case study reports that meet the above criteria will also be considered.