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
Sarah Mooney
Sarah Mooney is a Christchurch-based non-practising pharmacist with experience working in over 30 different pharmacies around the South Island. She loves the variety and learning opportunities that loccuming brings and is passionate about helping pharmacists to improve their business by delivering exceptional service and being early adaptors of new services and technologies. Aside from locumming, Sarah works part time as a peer educator. When not reading up about the latest news in pharmacy, you will find her busy in the garden, paddle boarding or hosting friends at home.
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Wednesday 1 May 2024, 12:20 AM
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