Most of our prescription drugs are manufactured overseas -- but are they safe?
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بررسی سوءمصرف داروهای تجویزی در ایران و جهان
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عنوان ژورنال:
- CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne
دوره 184 14 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012