African Journal of
Pharmacy and Pharmacology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0816
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPP
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 2285

Full Length Research Paper

Nature and frequency of prescription modifications: An evaluation from the community pharmacy

Alina de las Mercedes Martínez Sánchez
  • Alina de las Mercedes Martínez Sánchez
  • Escuela Universitaria de Enfermería y Fisioterapia. Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Campus Tecnológico Antigua Fábrica de Armas Avda. Carlos III, s/n. 45071 Toledo, España
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  •  Accepted: 21 February 2014
  •  Published: 28 February 2014

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