Program creates obstacles to 'doctor shopping'

Program creates obstacles to 'doctor shopping'

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Health care providers have more information at their disposal, which helps prevent dangerous drug interactions and improve coordination between providers. Pain treatment specialists can use the program to monitor a patient's compliance to his or her …
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Drug Makers Losing a Bid to Foil Generic Painkillers

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“I think it would be a shame if the government would allow generics to come in without any tamper-resistant properties,” said Dr. Lynn R. Webster, a specialist in Salt Lake City who has consulted with companies developing such safeguards. Over the last …
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