Psychotropic Drug Sales in Warangal
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An analysis of sales of psychotropic drugs in 1 year in Warangal district showed maximum sales of Fluoxetine. Total dopamine receptor antagonists sales, by the amount of money spent, were less than, that of Flutoxetine. Older antipsychotics and newer antidepressant and anxiolytics were accepted by the local profession.
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Psychotropic Drug Sales in Warangal
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