Bibliometric Analysis and Research Trends in Artificial Intelligence for Pharmaceutical Management and Drug Discovery

Background: With the rapid advancement of technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become integral to drug management and development. This study conducts a bibliometric analysis to explore research frontiers, focus areas, and trends in AI applications within these fields.Methods: Using literature indexed in SCI and SSCI as of October 10, 2024, covering the period from 2014 to 2024, we employed Citespace to analyze countries, publications, organizations, authors, and citation patterns.Results: We examined 752 Pharmaceutical Management and 413 drug discovery papers, revealing a marked increase in AI-related research. China and the United States dominate the field, with Harvard University as the top contributor.Conclusion: The U.S. and China are leaders, with increasing contributions from the U.K. and other nations, highlighting the need for enhanced collaboration among developing countries.