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Itchy skin is a frequent complaint and can be frustrating, but finding the cause can entail a long process of elimination. Christchurch pharmacist Sarah Mooney looks at some common reasons for itchy skin and how pharmacists can offer relief
This article, written by Sidhesh Phaldessai, provides an overview of geriatric psychopharmacology, including the epidemiology of mental health disorders in the older population, the physiological changes that occur with ageing and their impact on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and the use of psychotropic medications in older adults
Current clinical guidelines emphasise the significance of having two Adrenaline Auto-Injectors (AAIs) for individuals at risk of anaphylaxis.1*
