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Traditional Sampling and Pharmacy-based,Starter Dose Programs
SAMPLING
APhA encourages the use of pharmacy-based, starter dose programs.
APhA recommends that pharmacy-based, starter dose programs should promote patient access, be cost effective, ensure product integrity, maximize patient outcomes and provide appropriate compensation to the pharmacist.
APhA recommends that patients and prescribers communicate with pharmacists regarding the use of traditional drug samples to promote safe and effective medication use.
APhA encourages that sampling and starter dose programs limit the quantity of medications involved to amounts sufficient for beginning doses only.
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