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
Transparency questioned as contract deadline looms
Sunday 25 March 2018, 12:25 PM
Scarce detail in the new community pharmacy contract has pharmacists suspicious of hidden agendas and dishonesty from the DHBs. The sector appears more determined than ever to have its voice heard as participation in roadshows and online discussions soars ahead of the consultation deadline. Miranda Cook reports
Pharmacists have less than two weeks to get to grips with a controversial new services contract that has potential to change completely how they do th