SAPJ is aimed at the continuing professional development of the South African pharmacist as a clinical pharmaceutical care practitioner in a community or hospital pharmacy environment or in a regulatory position in the pharmaceutical industry. The journal provides specific clinical reviews on self-medication topics (symptomatic therapy), information on prescription medication (therapy in clinical context) and provides the pharmacists with essential information for referring customers for early medical attention should it be required.
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Pharmaceutical ScienceQ4
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Scopus Categories
Pharmaceutical Science
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Diabetes Treatment and ManagementPharmaceutical Practices and Patient OutcomesProbiotics and Fermented FoodsAntibiotic Use and ResistanceGut microbiota and healthDiabetes Management and ResearchMicrobial Metabolites in Food BiotechnologyPharmacology and Obesity TreatmentTreatment of Major DepressionOcular Infections and Treatments