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
First year with a new baby
Tuesday 30 June 2020, 09:56 PM
Christchurch pharmacist Sarah Mooney believes pharmacies are best placed for easy, accessible care for children. Here, she takes a look at the top five ways pharmacies can help parents and caregivers in the first year of their child’s life
Six weeks of an infant’s life marks an interesting milestone: care is handed over from the midwife to the child’s general practice and a Well Child Ta