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Editorial
. 2012 Jul;87(7):607-9.
doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2012.05.004.

A need to establish programs to detect and prevent drug diversion

Cynthia A Lien
Editorial

A need to establish programs to detect and prevent drug diversion

Cynthia A Lien. Mayo Clin Proc. 2012 Jul.
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