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Evaluation of rational drug use based on World Health Organization core drug use indicators in selected public hospitals of eastern Ethiopia: a cross sectional study

Mekonnen Sisay, Getnet Mengistu, B. Molla, Firehiwot Amare, Tesfaye Gabriel

BMC Health Services Research · 2017 · 146 citations · 18 references

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Abstract

Majority of WHO stated core drug use indicators were not met by the three hospitals included in the study.

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