Depressive disorders are one of the most common types of mental disorders. The prevalence of depressive disorders in the world population is 3%-8% with 50% of cases occurring in the productive age of 20-50 years. The World Health Organization states that depressive disorders rank fourth in the world.

In managing the treatment of depressive disorders, integrated health services are needed. Pharmacists as one of the health professions play an important role in the aspect of pharmaceutical services in depressive disorders.