Atencion primaria
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To analyse the concordance of published information on probable drug interactions and the results of clinical analyses. ⋯ Consultation of a single bibliographical source does not necessarily ensure the obtaining of reliable data on possible drug interference. This study demonstrates the need to standardize information on drug interference and to include the medication that the patient follows on the analysis application form.
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Comparative Study
[Demand for dispensing of medicines without medical prescription].
To study the request for drugs and their dispensing without the necessary prescription form. ⋯ Dispensing drugs without the necessary prescription form is a very frequent practice (10.8%) and is not restricted to any particular drug therapy group. Doctors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, patients and health service management must all assume their share of responsibility if this problem is to be solved. The system of prescription and dispensing of chronic medicine (repeat prescription in long-term treatment) needs to be improved and strengthened.