Audit of prescribing patterns in Saudi primary health care: What lessons can be learned?

作者: Eiad A. Al-Faris , Ahmed Al Taweel

DOI: 10.5144/0256-4947.1999.317

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摘要: BACKGROUND:The prescription of drugs is one the most important factors in rising costs health services. The lack proven benefit, and definite cost side effects many prescrip...

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