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
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Wednesday 28 June 2023, 02:44 PM
Pharmacist Lieutenant William Lusher [Image - Supplied]
Pharmacist Lieutenant William Lusher is part of a tri-service medical unit supporting the country’s armed forces. He talks to Natasha Jojoa Burling about work, exercise and the importance of maintaining healthy relationships
Not many pharmacists have to guard army camps or do physical training, but that’s all part of William Lusher’s job. UK-born Lieutenant Lusher is the o