Evaluation of the drug utilization pattern at a regional psychiatric hospital, in Benin city, Nigeria
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The University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Archives of Pharmacy Practice
سال: 2013
ISSN: 2045-080X
DOI: 10.4103/2045-080x.123222