Drug Treatments in Psoriasis
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Authors: David Gravette, Pharm.D. Candidate, Harrison School of Pharmacy, Auburn University; Morgan Luger, Pharm.D. Candidate, Harrison School of Pharmacy, Auburn University; Jay Moulton, Pharm.D. Candidate, Harrison School of Pharmacy, Auburn University; Wesley T. Lindsey, Pharm.D., Associate Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drug Information and Learning Resource Center, Harrison School of Pharmacy, Auburn University
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