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. 2005 Jul;18(7):41-6.

Prescription drug dispensing limits and patterns

Kathryn A Phillips  1 , Su-Ying Liang, Jennifer S Haas, Marilyn Stebbins, Brian K Alldredge
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  • PMID: 16060485

Prescription drug dispensing limits and patterns

Kathryn A Phillips et al. Manag Care Interface. 2005 Jul.

Abstract

Dispensing limits, which ration prescriptions to 30-day supplies when filled at community pharmacies, is a strategy commonly used to control prescription drug costs. Yet, little is known about drug dispensing patterns. Prescription dispensing patterns may have important influences on adherence, therapeutic and preventive health outcomes, and costs. This study examined dispensing patterns for five drug classes commonly prescribed for chronic conditions.

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  • Drug dispensing patterns.
    Penna P. Penna P. Manag Care Interface. 2005 Jul;18(7):37-8. Manag Care Interface. 2005. PMID: 16060484 No abstract available.

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