Gifts From Pharmaceutical Companies Influence Prescribing Habits Across Multiple Specialties
According to a new study, receipt of gifts from pharmaceutical companies is associated with more prescriptions per patient and more costly prescriptions.
According to a new study, receipt of gifts from pharmaceutical companies is associated with more prescriptions per patient and more costly prescriptions.
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