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Good intention, uncertain outcome...our take on physician dispensing in offices and clinics.
ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute Care Edition. March 8, 2012;17:1-3.

This newsletter piece discusses the pros and cons of physicians dispensing medications and its impact on patient safety.
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