900 Min
In Practice
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This module is the second in our CPPE series looking at the role of the pharmacy team in supporting older people. It will consider the effects of aging on health and medicines.
Objectives
After reading this module, you will:
- Understand the terms pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
- Know the consequences of polypharmacy
- Understand why older people are at greater risk of adverse drug reactions.
About this module
This series is based on the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) distance learning programme on Older people and is designed to give pharmacy technicians an overview and better understanding of this area of practice. If you found this information useful, find out more at www.cppe.ac.uk.
Have you completed the first module in this series?