A pilot study to investigate the use of installment dispensing as a method of reducing drug wastage owing to adverse drug reactions.
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Abstract
A new method of dispensing prescribed medicines that are to be taken for longer than two weeks was investigated. It was found to reduce drug wastage and produce savings in the drugs bill. The scheme was generally well liked by patients, doctors, and pharmacists.