The harm in pharmacy misfills.

Newspaper/Magazine Article

The harm in pharmacy misfills.

September 30, 2009

Young A. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution; September 20, 2009:B1.

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This newspaper article reports on numerous prescription mistakes in retail pharmacies in Georgia and offers tips for consumers to help prevent errors with their medications.

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