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
How to make a difference in pharmacy, according to those who know
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How to make a difference in pharmacy, according to those who know
Thursday 29 November 2018, 04:12 PM
The NZHPA 2018 conference featured a Q&A session with representatives from Pharmac, the Ministry of Health, Medsafe, the Pharmaceutical Society, the Pharmacy Council and the Health Quality and Safety Commission
Six industry influencers took to the stage in a Q&A session at the New Zealand Hospital Pharmacists’ Association annual conference at the weekend. They were asked about the sector’s biggest hurdles and advice on how to make a difference in an evolving profession. Pharmacy Today has put together some of the answers… in their own words.
Question 1: What are some of the major changes coming for pharmacy within the next five years? What role does your organisation have in supporting pha