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
The ins and outs of medicinal cannabis
Monday 1 April 2024, 12:30 AM
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Non-practising pharmacist Sarah Mooney explores medicinal cannabis, its potential benefits and risks, the regulatory framework, dispensing considerations, and the role of pharmacists in supporting patients using medicinal cannabis
The landscape of healthcare is continually evolving, and one area that has garnered signifi - cant attention in recent years is medicinal cannabis. In