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
Treating holiday season aches and ailments
Summer is known for holidays, barbeques, backyard cricket and trips to the beach. But it also brings with it a host of new ailments. From insect stings and bites to sunburn, Christchurch pharmacist Sarah Mooney examines the new health problems pharmacists can expect in warmer months
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