SANTOS, J. E. S.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/8002335985702576; SANTOS, Joyce Evelyn Silva.
Resumen:
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought several consequences to the world's
population, including the worsening of depression and anxiety rates and the increase
in the population's consumption of psychotropic medications. Therefore, the present
work aimed to compare the consumption of psychotropic drugs before and after the
pandemic, emphasizing the importance of Pharmaceutical Care for safe and effective
treatment. This study is an integrative review of the literature carried out through the
following bibliographic databases: Pubmed, Lilacs, Scielo, Google Scholar and health
committees, between the years 2019 and 2024. 66 articles were found, of which 56
were selected to compose this review, in addition to 04 documents found on websites
such as PAHO/WHO. The studies analyzed demonstrated that in the period prior to
the COVID-19 pandemic, the consumption of psychotropic medications was already
quite significant, a rate that has increased considerably since 2020. Therefore, given
the potential risks that the irrational use of psychotropic medications can bring to the
individual, it is concluded that the pharmacist is a necessary professional in the field
of mental health, as through Pharmaceutical Care he contributes to the effectiveness
and safety of the patient's pharmacotherapy.