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. 1996 Dec 1;155(11):1596-8.

Study by Alberta pharmacists indicates drug wastage a "mammoth" problem

S Cameron

Study by Alberta pharmacists indicates drug wastage a "mammoth" problem

S Cameron. CMAJ. .

Abstract

A study involving unused drugs turned in at Alberta pharmacies has revealed that a large amount of drugs prescribed to patients is being wasted. Since 1988 Alberta pharmacies have collected 204 tonnes of discarded drugs and other medical products.

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