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
Taking a fresh approach to health
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General election
Taking a fresh approach to health
Tuesday 8 August 2017, 10:08 AM
With the general election in September, the big question on everyone’s mind is: “Who should I vote for?” To make this easier, Pharmacy Today will be interviewing the health portfolio holders from the main parties. We are asking them what they will do to benefit the pharmacy sector. This month, we catch up with Dunedin North MP Dr David Clark, the Labour Party spokesperson for Health and Associate Finance
Why should pharmacists vote for the Labour Party?
Labour believes in the affordable provision of high-quality healthcare for all New Zealanders, an