Fixed-Dose Combinations for Improving Medication Adherence in Assisted Living Environments

Geriatric Nursing

Volumn 28, Issue 6, 2007, Pages 341-345

  Zarowitz, Barbara J ^a  

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Indexed keywords

AGED; ARTICLE; ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY; DRUG COMBINATION; HEALTH INSURANCE; HOSPITAL ORGANIZATION; HUMAN; INSURANCE; MEDICARE; PATIENT COMPLIANCE; POLYPHARMACY; UNITED STATES;

AGED; ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES; DRUG COMBINATIONS; HUMANS; INSURANCE COVERAGE; INSURANCE, PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES; MEDICARE; MEDICATION SYSTEMS; PATIENT COMPLIANCE; POLYPHARMACY; UNITED STATES;

EID: 36749056817     PISSN: 01974572     EISSN: 15283984     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2007.10.003     Document Type: Article

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