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Using discrete event simulation to design a more efficient hospital pharmacy for outpatients

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  • Matthew Reynolds
  • Christos Vasilakis
  • Monsey McLeod
  • Nicholas Barber
  • Ann Mounsey
  • Sue Newton
  • Ann Jacklin
  • Bryony Franklin

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  • Matthew Reynolds & Christos Vasilakis & Monsey McLeod & Nicholas Barber & Ann Mounsey & Sue Newton & Ann Jacklin & Bryony Franklin, 2011. "Using discrete event simulation to design a more efficient hospital pharmacy for outpatients," Health Care Management Science, Springer, vol. 14(3), pages 223-236, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:hcarem:v:14:y:2011:i:3:p:223-236
    DOI: 10.1007/s10729-011-9151-1
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    1. J B Jun & S H Jacobson & J R Swisher, 1999. "Application of discrete-event simulation in health care clinics: A survey," Journal of the Operational Research Society, Palgrave Macmillan;The OR Society, vol. 50(2), pages 109-123, February.
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