Background: Community pharmacists play a crucial role in the care of people with depression. This study aimed to evaluate the level of care provided by community pharmacists for clients with depression in Enugu, Nigeria.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among randomly selected community pharmacists in Enugu, Nigeria. The data obtained were analysed descriptively.
Key findings: Approximately 25% of pharmacists perform depression screening, and 14.4% refer clients to psychiatrists. Pharmacists rarely provide information on antidepressant dosage, side effects, frequency, and duration.
Conclusion: Community pharmacists in Enugu are not providing effective care to depressed patients. Thus, appropriate interventions are recommended.
Keywords: Nigeria; care; community pharmacists; depression.
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