Prescription drug mayhem and rural America.
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چکیده
Rural areas have a number of characteristics that facilitate greater awareness of health problem areas, such as drug abuse. In a forthcoming Rural and Remote Health publication, rural pharmacists and practitioners acting at the local level identified drug abuse, doctor shopping, early refills, and drug shortages as major problems. Living in a rural location can magnify the impact of these problems.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Rural and remote health
دوره 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012