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Getting the Medicines Right: Rational Prescribing

Why should we insist on rational use of medicines?  Because we ought to ensure that our patients receive medications appropriate to their clinical needs, in doses that meet their own individual requirements, for an adequate period of time, and at the lowest cost to them. Irrational use of medicines is a major problem worldwide. WHO … Read more

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