Though there are several journal focusing on medicine use problems, they are mainly focused on the issues related to the developed world. The medicine use problems in developing countries are unique and are greatly different from the developed countries. The areas of priority research among the developing and developed countries differ significantly.

The Discipline of Social and Administrative Pharmacy at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (www.usm.my), Malaysia is committed in promoting research in medicine use problems in developing countries. Starting a journal focusing on medicine use issues in developing countries is one of the new initiatives by the discipline to promote rational use of medicines and sustainable health in developing countries. To know more about the discipline please click here http://www.usm.my/dsap. The journal aims to provide a strong platform for the researchers from the developing countries to publish their research findings.