Medical marijuana and related legal aspects.
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State policies vary regarding the legal use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. Pharmacists, physicians, and P&T committee members must become familiar with the laws in their states before assuming that this controlled substance can be legally prescribed or dispensed to patients.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- P & T : a peer-reviewed journal for formulary management
دوره 38 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013