How should you handle an Rx written for the prescriber's personal or family use
April 2009
How should you handle an Rx written for the prescriber's personal or family use?
It depends on the situation and what your province allows.
Medical associations generally consider it unethical. They say it should be limited to minor or emergency services...and only when another physician is not readily available.
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