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
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Clinical pharmacist Katrina Azer shares the next chapter in her journey to bring pharmacogenomics to New Zealand, and talks to those who are exploring this option
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