Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders are serious mental
illnesses and require complex therapy, in which pharmacists
are involved. The theoretical part of the thesis is devoted to
the knowledge of the basic characteristics of schizophrenic
illness and the possibilities of therapy, which consist of
pharmacological measures and psychosocial interventions, which
also include education of the patient and his family. The
practical part focuses on the role of pharmacists who, through
their advice and care in pharmacies, help patients to improve
their quality of life and minimise the side effects of
antipsychotic treatment.