Evaluating sample medications in primary care: a practice-based research network study.
Hansen LB, Saseen JJ, Westfall JM, et al. Evaluating sample medications in primary care: a practice-based research network study. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2006;32(12):688-692.
This survey of primary care practices found that, while sample medications were dispensed at nearly 10% of patient encounters, most clinics did not follow the Institute for Safe Medication Practices' recommendations for safe distribution of medication samples.