Pharmacists are increasingly becoming advocates of patients in this era of rising drug costs. On The Pharm suggests ways for a pharmacist to discuss treatment options with physicians.
However, I can say that there are some doctors who simply want the drug filled, and any “asynchronous communications” (i.e. faxes) are viewed as extra, burdensome paperwork.






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