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
Dispensing Wisdom
Thursday 1 March 2018, 12:00 PM
With ever-changing rules and expectations for pharmacists, patients with complex requirements, and the constant need to manage relationships with staff and other health professionals, the dispensary can be a confusing place. Pharmacy Today’s new Dispensing Wisdom column is where pharmacists can find answers to questions bothering them about their daily practice. We’ve found a team of three pharmacists at different stages of their careers who are willing to share their differing perspectives on your pharmacy problems: Christchurch pharmacist Des Bailey, Chris Jay the new Pharmaceutical Society chief pharmacist advisor, and young Taranaki pharmacist Deema Alusi. Our first reader asks:
Everyone is always talking about the need for more integrated healthcare, but I’m having trouble connecting with my local GP. What can I do to build t