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The topic of a sugar tax on fizzy drinks has been the subject of debate in many countries, with some nations adopting a form of tax.
The Government here is waiting for more concrete evidence on whether a tax works; but, with our growing obesity problem, do we need action now?
Pharmacy Today reporter Georgia Merton weighs up the pros and cons of taxing fizzy drinks
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
Why recognising the signs of dehydration is important...
