Healthy Skepticism Library item: 9498

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Publication type: Journal Article

Pharmacist at the top: Syntex's Freiman comments on pharmacy's role
American Druggist 1990 Aug; 202:77-78

Abstract:

The comments of Paul E. Freiman, president and chief executive officer of Syntex, concerning the pharmacist’s role are presented. The importance of providing consultation services, preventing drug interactions, drug overdosing, inadequate dosing and improper prescribing, and the importance of stressing preventive health care in the pharmacist’s role are discussed, as well as professional relations with physicians. The prospects for Syntex are also described.