| Pharmacists' responsibility and potential liability regarding generic substitition. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20157980 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The generic medicines market in Australia is continuously growing and there is a push by the government towards generic substitution. However, generic dispensing places additional time constraints on pharmacists. There is also an increased need for professional judgement, and hence increased risk of error. Generic dispensing consequently places an increased responsibility on pharmacists, with a subsequent increased practice and liability risk. It is therefore important that pharmacists implement good practice standards and guidelines in order to manage their liability with regard to generic dispensing in both community and hospital pharmacy practice. |
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Authors:
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Hendrika Laetitia Hattingh |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Legal Cases |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Medicine and law Volume: 28 ISSN: 0723-1393 ISO Abbreviation: Med Law Publication Date: 2009 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-02-17 Completed Date: 2010-03-23 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8218185 Medline TA: Med Law Country: Israel |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 697-704 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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School of Pharmacy, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Australia Drugs, Generic* Humans Liability, Legal* Medication Errors / legislation & jurisprudence, prevention & control Pharmacists / legislation & jurisprudence* Role |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Drugs, Generic |
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