該雜志發表了關于藥物和其他制劑的控釋和交付的科學和技術論文。術語“控制釋放”和“傳遞”在廣義上包括擴散、化學和酶反應、溶解、滲透、靶向以及生物過程的利用和操作等機制。鼓勵發表涉及控釋和釋放所有方面的廣泛論文，包括基因釋放、組織工程和診斷試劑。前藥和載體的使用，如水溶性聚合物，微和納米顆粒，脂質體和膠束包括在范圍內。還發表了有關藥物給藥系統毒理學和生物相容性的相關論文。除了原稿、筆記、評論和快速通訊外，該雜志還包括書評、關于未來會議的報告和有關管制發行協會活動的公告。

The journal publishes papers on the science and technology of the controlled release and delivery of drugs and other agents. The terms "controlled release" and "delivery" are used in their broadest sense to include mechanisms such as diffusion, chemical and enzymatic reactions, dissolution, osmosis, targeting, and the utilization and manipulation of biological processes. A broad spectrum of papers dealing with all aspects of controlled release and delivery, including gene delivery, tissue engineering and diagnostic agents, is encouraged. The use of prodrugs and carriers such as water-soluble polymers, micro- and nanoparticles, liposomes and micelles is included in the scope. Relevant papers on the toxicology and biocompatibility of drug delivery systems are also published. In addition to original full length papers, notes, reviews and rapid communications, the journal includes book reviews, reports of future meetings, and announcements pertaining to the activities of the Controlled Release Society.