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
Evidence-based approach to funding choices more important than ever
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Evidence-based approach to funding choices more important than ever
Wednesday 10 October 2018, 02:23 PM
Cancer will affect almost all New Zealanders at some point in their lives. Given the range of new treatments in the pipeline, PHARMAC works hard to fund the best medicines it can based on the evidence, says Sarah Fitt, chief executive.
We all know someone who is, or might be, affected by some form of illness. PHARMAC recognises this is a significant issue for many people, and is acut