Healthy Skepticism Library item: 9239

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Publication type: Journal Article

Cehelsky JE.
Bungyo in Japan.
Am J Hosp Pharm 1994 Aug 1; 51:(15):1965

Abstract:

The dispensing of drugs directly by physicians and hospital pharmacies, rather than through a community pharmacist, in Japan is described, and the promotion of the concept of bungyo (separation of prescribing and dispensing functions for prescription drugs) is discussed; changes in government regulations designed to promote this concept and the potential impact on pharmaceutical industry pricing and purchasers’ practices were included.

Keywords:
Ethics, Professional* Humans Japan Pharmaceutical Services/economics Physician's Practice Patterns*/economics Prescriptions, Drug*/economics