Medicines and Therapies

New Zealand’s rates of persistent use of opioids may be cause for concern, University of Auckland School of Pharmacy lecturer Jay Gong says

IN A FAST-TRACKED process, Medsafe has approved 11 cold and flu medicines containing the decongestant pseudoephedrine, and the first of them may be available in June.

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

Healthcare Handbook technical editor Carmen Pope reviews the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of sinusitis, and discusses the relevant anatomy

Non-practising pharmacist Sarah Mooney delves into long COVID and how pharmacists can support patients experiencing its effects

In a fast-tracked process, Medsafe has approved 11 cold and flu medicines containing pseudoephedrine and the first of them may be available in June

Medsafe group manager Chris James looks at recent updates to the Centre for Adverse Reactions Monitoring database

Healthcare Handbook technical editor Carmen Pope discusses the presentation and treatment of scabies, an intensely itchy but curable condition

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

Associate health minister David Seymour says the Coalition Government is committed to ensuring Pharmac’s budget “remains and is sustained”