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
Tuesday 1 October 2019, 03:00 AM
With ever-changing rules and expectations for pharmacists, the dispensary can be a confusing place. Taranaki pharmacist Deema Alusi, Christchurch pharmacist Des Bailey and Pharmaceutical Society chief pharmacist advisor Chris Jay answer this month’s question
Des Bailey, QUESTION: I just started at a new pharmacy where a lot of customers are struggling to afford the prescription copayment and are asking me if they can , Des Bailey, Des Bailey