Overview of geriatric pharmacy practice in a rehabilitation facility.

Am J Health Syst Pharm

Department of Pharmacy Practice, Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, Wilkes University, P.O. Box 111, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766, USA.

Published: July 2004

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