The adverse effects of brand-name drug prescribing

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 27 Feb 2012 English Publisher:CMA Joule Inc.Journal:Canadian Medical Association Journal, volume 184, pages 616-616 (issn: 0820-3946, eissn: 1488-2329,

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Authors: Ken, Flegel;

doi: 10.1503/cmaj.112160

pmid: 22371517

pmc: PMC3307571

The adverse effects of brand-name drug prescribing

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Abstract

Prescribing drugs by their brand name appears to be more prevalent than ever.[1][1] Is this good practice? In particular, is it good for the prescribing physician? The answer to both questions has to be a resounding no. It is bad practice and it is bad for the physician’s mind and soul. It is bad

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Drugs, Generic, Humans, Medication Errors, Drug Prescriptions, Drug Labeling

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