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Pharmaceutical practice management.

L Reed
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BACKGROUND: Being accomplished in the short span of 21 years the number of states granting therapeutic optometric privileges has now reached 50. Since health care reform is also expanding, optometrists' prescribing responsibilities will probably increase in proportion to their clinical demands. PURPOSE: In addition to clinical expertise, optometrists should possess practical knowledge about pharmaceutical industry practices and the effects of managed care. This article addresses issues such as drug pricing and distribution, reimbursement, and patient costs, which can affect pharmaceutical dispensing. CONCLUSION: Optometrists should become aware of "nonclinical" prescribing influences that can affect patients. By doing so, they can make informed decisions about the products they prescribe, to ensure optimum patient care and compliance.

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L Reed. 1998. Pharmaceutical practice management.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9585664/

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