This article is based on the research results which were intended to identify consumerism trends among the Orang Asli, particularly with regards to purchase of luxury goods and management of their finances. The concept of consumerism refers to the motivation of an individual to identify himself or herself by means of a product or service, especially one which is commercially branded and denotes...
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:P & T : a peer-reviewed journal for formulary management2017
F Randy VogenbergRita MarcouxMartha M Rumore
The authors consider market stakeholder consolidation, market-driven efficiency demands, consumerism, and legal enforcement of patient rights related to access to appropriate drugs and posit how future P&T committees may approach these issues.