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
Pet of the month: A cat for trying times – in lockdown and beyond
Pet of the month: A cat for trying times – in lockdown and beyond
Pharmacy Today’s new Pet of the Month feature shines a spotlight on our furry (or feathered) friends. We are asking you, our readers, to join in with pictures and comments on your own adored pets
Unichem Pharmacy Greenmeadows in Napier has lots of photos of Parsnip, the cat which is not technically a pet, but a regular visitor at the pharmacy and the medical centre next door.
His visits began during lockdown and pharmacy owner Susie Farquhar says, “To be honest, I think he is what saved us during those crazy days. He would casually walk through the morning huddle and make sure to get a pat from everyone.
“Patients love him and it is so lovely to see people (including doctors) sit on the floor and give him some TLC.”
Do you have a candidate for Pet of the Month? Email editor@pharmacytoday.co.nz with a picture of your pet and a few words about why you love them. The prize? Your pet could feature in the pages of Pharmacy Today.