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Pharmacies as alternative sources of medical care: The case of Cincinnati

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Since the distribution of pharmacies is more equal, vis-a-vis population, than the distribution of physicians in Cincinnati the feasibility of using pharmacies as supplements to the primary care system was explored. In a sample of 108 pharmacies, it was found that 13% of the customer population asked medically related questions; pharmacists estimated that on average some 35% of their customers ask such questions. Women ask questions more frequently than men. Some 61% of the pharmacists would be willing to write and fill prescriptions should such a law be enacted in Ohio. If such a law were to be enacted consumer education and architectural modification of pharmacies would enhance the use of pharmacies as sources of medical care.

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  • Selya, Roger Mark, 1988. "Pharmacies as alternative sources of medical care: The case of Cincinnati," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 26(4), pages 409-416, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:26:y:1988:i:4:p:409-416
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